The Arlberg Railway
Originally released in 1906. The Arlberg Railway is a documentary film. directed by Frank Ormiston-Smith. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In 1906, the Arlberg Railway, which connects the Austrian cities of Innsbruck and Bludenz, is the only east-west mountain railway in Austria. This 340-second "ghost railroad ride" shows the view from the back of a train, though I'm not sure if it's heading east or west. This kind of film, in vogue at the time, is an intermediate form of short reality, which often showed a train engaging in a bend, and a feature documentary. Its editing is live, linear and temporal, and the cuts are very apparent. Indeed, the choices of where to place the cuts seem to have avoided the less populated stretches. There are plenty of buildings to see, even when the train is not at the station.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1906
120 years ago
Runtime
0h 6m
6 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
XX
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- XX
Production Companies
- Charles Urban Trading Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Arlberg Railway about?
In 1906, the Arlberg Railway, which connects the Austrian cities of Innsbruck and Bludenz, is the only east-west mountain railway in Austria. This 340-second "ghost railroad ride" shows the view fr...
Who directed The Arlberg Railway?
The Arlberg Railway was directed by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
How long is The Arlberg Railway?
The Arlberg Railway has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).
When was The Arlberg Railway released?
The Arlberg Railway was released on January 1, 1906 in theaters.