01 January 1903 Factual 1 mins
Filmed on a mountain railway from Caux to Rochers de Naye, Switzerland. Originally filmed in 68mm. The film was advertised as being available in 'standard Edison gauge' (35mm) at a total length of 620ft, which included both ascent and descent. The surviving combined 35mm footage (from 68mm originals) equals 519ft.
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These some of the most viewed trailers for movies released in 1903:
01 January 1903
The first section shows the "crew" bestriding the bob-sledge and starting same down bill. The second section includes pictures of many sledge parties, singly and in groups, sliding past the camera.
11 June 1903
One of the first Swedish sound films, the audio has been lost though.
21 February 1903
Pluto, having seen the earth, comes back home amazed at the success of that well-known dance, the "cake-walk.
01 May 1903
Shot at an unidentified location in New York City, the film shows several pieces of horse-drawn fire vehicles in motion: two hook-and-ladders; two steam pumpers; a rescue wagon.
01 January 1903
A curious incident which happens in early summer when the cattle are taken to the high pastures for three months.
01 May 1903
To fill their jars with water, a group of women gathered around the well. At one point comes Samaria, a woman known for her bad temper.
01 January 1903
This gives a panorama of the Village of Isebwald and entrance to Interlaken from the deck of a steamer on Lake Brienz.
01 January 1903
1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
18 May 1903
The leader of a marching band demonstrates an unusual way of writing music.
18 July 1903
A panorama shot of the Norwegian town and harbour of Hammerfest. Believed to be the earliest surviving film of Norway.
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Artwork, screen shots, trailers and other imagery is © 1903 Deutsche Mutoskop und Biograph.
