Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre (1900)
Current stars of theatre and variety captured on film, some with synchronized sound and hand tinted color.
The Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre was a special pavilion at the 1900 Paris World's Fair which featured filmed performances presented with sound via wax cylinder recordings. Many of these short films were also presented in hand-tinted color. The performances ranged from theatre (Coquelin the eldest, Gabrielle Réjane, Sarah Bernhardt, Félicia Mallet), opera & operetta (Mariette Sully, Emile Cossira, Jeanne Hatto, Mily-Meyer, Désiré Pougaud), to café concert & music hall variety (Footit et Chocolat, Mason and Forbes, Little Tich, Brunin, Polin, Jules Moy) and dance (Blanche and Louise Mante from the Paris Opera, Carlotta Zambelli, Michel Vasquez, Rosita Mauri, Jeanne Chasles, Achille Viscusi, Christine Kerf, Cléo de Mérode).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre about?
- The Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre was a special pavilion at the 1900 Paris World's Fair which featured filmed performances presented with sound via wax cylinder recordings. Many of these short films were also presented in hand-tinted color. The performances ranged from theatre (Coquelin the eldest, Gabrielle Réjane, Sarah Bernhardt, Félicia Mallet), opera & operetta (Mariette Sully, Emile Cossira, Jeanne Hatto, Mily-Meyer, Désiré Pougaud), to café concert & music hall variety (Footit et Chocolat, Mason and Forbes, Little Tich, Brunin, Polin, Jules Moy) and dance (Blanche and Louise Mante from the Paris Opera, Carlotta Zambelli, Michel Vasquez, Rosita Mauri, Jeanne Chasles, Achille Viscusi, Christine Kerf, Cléo de Mérode).
- Who directed Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre?
- Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre was directed by Marguerite Vrignault, Émile Reynaud, Clément Maurice.
- Who stars in Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre?
- Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre stars Cléo de Mérode, Benoit Constant Coquelin, Sarah Bernhardt, Harry Relph, Carlotta Zambelli, Mariette Sully.
- How long is Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre?
- Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre?
- Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre is a Documentary film.
- Where was Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre produced?
- Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre was produced in France.