SOUTH SHIELDS

Jean-Claude SEGUIN

South Shields est une ville d'Angleterre (Grande-Bretagne).

1896

Le cinématographe des frères Downey (Thornston's Theatre of Varieties, <24 septembre->9 octobre 1896)

James John et Frederick Downey présentent un cinématographe au Thornston's Theatre of Varieties à la fin du mois de septembre.

south shields 1896 10 downey cinematographe
The Shields Daily News, jeudi 24 septembre 1896, p. 2.

Un compte rendu est publié quelques jours plus tard :

THE CINEMATOGRAPHE AT SOUTH SHIELDS.
For the habitues of Thornton's Varieties this week, Messrs Allen and Barrow have provided a unique attraction in Downey's living photographs. This invention reveals a new achievement in the photographer's art, which is perfectly mystifying both in its conceptions and in the results which Messrs Downey have obtained. Through the twin agency of photography and electricity scenes in actual life are reproduced before the audience with as much truth and distinctness as if they were taking place the spot under the naked eye. Some of the "pictures" of course are more vivid and clearer than others, but each one is a revelation to the spectator, and last night elicited tremendous enthusiasm from densely crowded audience. One of the most attractive events reproduced for their edification was the winning of the Derby by Persimmon. Every movement in the course is depicted and one can almost enter into the excitement of the moment when the race is won and the jubilant thousands of people crowd over the turf to their, respective "bookies. The audience were also introduced to the din and bustle of London traffic, to the seaside, where a boating party are being landed, to continental scenes, to the juggler and a wonderful variety of everyday events of the world, all of which delighted the audience immensely. The photographs are under the general direction of Messrs J. J. and F. Downey, well known local photographers. A capital company of artistes is under engagement as well. Mr. Harry Ford is back again and sings some new songs, in which his excellence as a comedian receives further proof. "The demon of the cellar", is a clever and amusing sketch performed by the six brothers Luck ; and another very attractive and delightful item is the singing and dancing of the Staveley troupe of little maids, who are four in number. St. John and Dwight are as entertaining as ever in their musical performance, and among others who contribute to the evening's enjoyment are Ada Whitton, male impersonator ; Alf Rivers, character comedian; Escamo, a wonderful juggler, and the Arbyns, variety artistes.


The Shields Daily Gazette and Shipping Telegraph, mardi 29 septembre 1896, p. 3.

Les séances se prolongent en octobre avec de nouvelles vues proposées :

THORNTON'S TEATRE OF VARIETIES, SOUTH SHIELDS.
Lessees & Managers... Messrs ALLEN & BARROW.
TO-NIGHT, AND DURING THE WEEK.
ln consideration of the unprecedented success, the Management have re-engaged, for Six Nights longer, DOWNEY'S LIVING PHOTOGRAPHS, When in addition to old favourites the programme will be selected from the following:-
NEW SERIES OF PICTURES,
Scene of the Thames, showing a rescue on the river-Chirgwin, the White Eyed Kaffir-School Boys at Play-Comic Costume Race-The Twine Tea Party, incidents of Child's Life-Steamer Leaving the Pier-Arrival of the Paris Express-the Prince's Horse "Persimmon" Winning the Derby-Comedy in a Park, Tommy Atkins and his Girl, etc., etc.
Don't miss this opportunity of seeing the Greatest Invention of the Ninetheenth Century.
Come early and secure your seats.
Doors Open at 6.30 p.m. Commence at 7.30 p.m.
Next Week-HERRY FREEMAN, THE MCNAUGHTONS, ALICE LLOYD.


The Shields Daily News, lundi 5 octobre 1896, p. 1.

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