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BRISBANE
Jean-Claude SEGUIN
Brisbane est la capitale de l'état du Queensland (Australie).
1895
Le Kinetoscope de Charles MacMahon (Exhibition Building/The Organ Hall, 13-24 août 1895)
Charles MacMahon se rend à Brisbane afin de présenter pour la première fois le kinetoscope :
Mr. Charles MacMahon, who is at present on a visit to Brisbane to introduce Mr. Edison's latest marvel, the kinetoscope, is making arrangements to have it on view during the Exhibition next week.
The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, samedi 10 août 1895, p. 4.
Peu après, la presse donne des informations complémentaires sur l'appareil :
EDISON'S KINETOSCOPE.
An important addition to the Exhibition attractions this year will be Edison's latest discovery, the Kinetoscope. Arrangements have been made whereby the machine will be shown for the first time in Brisbane to-morrow, and will be continued the three following days. For several months the Kinetoscope attracted great crowds in Sydney and Melbourne, and the "Argus" of the latter city, speaking of the invention, says :-"The public have seen so many of these co-called side shows as to be, a trifle suspicious of anything outside the limits of the recognised theatre, but in the case of the Kinetoscope there is no cause for fear, it is an invention which deserves to rank with the electric telegraph and the telephone-a performance which can only be described in one word, 'miraculous,' and which no one who takes any interest in the scientific progress of the age should miss. The Kinetoscope shows a string of photographs with such speed that the eye fails to see where one ends and the other begins, and as each figure is taken with the most faithful minuteness the spectator is almost left under the impression that the scene is actually animate.
The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, lundi 12 août 1895, p. 4.
The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, lundi 12 août 1895, p. 2.
Un nouvel article donne des renseignements sur les appareils et leur emplacement :
The Kinetoscope.
The Brisbane public and country visitors to the Exhibition are to be afforded an opportunity of seeing the kinetoscope, one of the famous Edison's latest and most wonderful inventions. This invention holds a position with regard to seeing similar to that of the phonograph as to hearing. As by the phonograph sounds of all kinds are stored up and may be reproduced over and over again, so by the kinetoscope representations of living and moving figures are reproduced, faithful in every detail, as often as may be required. When Edison has completed the arrangements for the combination of these two wonderful instruments, one will be able in the future, to see and to hear over and over again what takes place in the present. Arrangements have been completed by Mr. Charles MacMahon for the first exhibition in Brisbane of the kinetoscope, he having secured a site near the entrance in the concert hall, Exhibition building, where he has placed the five machines in his possession in position. The effect produced by the machine is most realistic. The pictures, which are complete and perfect photographs, are passed so rapidly before the eye that the result is one life-like moving figure, the motions being faultless and the gestures vigorous. In the blacksmith's shop one can see the three sturdy smiths hammer out the red iron, and even the sparks, which have been caught by the photograph, are seen to fly, while the smoke from the fire is seen to rise in realistic wreaths. This representation of a blacksmith's shop is one of Mr. Edison's greatest successes. In the representation of a cock-fight, the rapid motions of the birds are all seen, and the feathers are actually seen to fly. Other startling and amusing scenes include Mexican duels with knives, to see which makes one hold his breath. Blondin, and the famous Spanish dancer Carmencita also are shown. The kinetoscope is truly a marvellous invention, and must be seen to be realised.
The Telegraph, Brisbane, mardi 13 août 1895, p. 4.
Le dernier jour de présence du kinetoscope est prévu pour le samedi 24 août 1895 :
Last of the Kinetoscope.
Edison's kinetoscope leaves Brisbane after to-day. Yesterday morning the Chief Justice (Sir Samuel Griffith) and a party visited the "parlour," and many other lending citizens have inspected Edison's really, remarkable invention. To-day the cockfight, which has been so much in request, will be specially illuminated by extra electric lights. On Monday Mr. Charles M'Mahon will start with the Kinetoscope for Rockhampton, Townsville, and Charters Towers.
The Telegraph, Brisbane, samedi 24 août 1895, p. 5.
Finalement, le kinetoscope prolonge le séjour jusqu'au mardi 27 août 1895 :
Kinetoscope Farewell.
The kinetoscope, which was inspected by a large number of persons' yesterday, leaves Brisbane to-day by the steamer Leura for Townville and Charters Towers, calling at Rockhampton on the return journey. The great success of his Brisbane season has induced Mr. Charles MacMahon to project a return season here with now subjects.
The Telegraph, Brisbane, mardi 27 août 1895, p. 4.
1896
Le Kinetophone de Frank St. Hill (Organ Hall, 11 août 1896)
Frank St Hill inaugure sur kinetophone en août à l'Organ Hall.
The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, mardi 11 août 1896, p. 2.
Le Cinématographe de J. F. MacMahon (Royal Arcade, 25 septembre-10 octobre 1896)
J. F. McMahon arrive quelques jours avant l'inauguration de son cinématographe afin de régler l'installation de l'appareil :
Mr. J. F. MacMahon, the well-known theatrical manager, arrived in Brisbane last night to complete the necessary arrangements for the exhibition, at an early date, of the latest scientific novelty, the cinématographe. The invention is a combination of magic, lantern and the kinetoscope, so that the spectator sees thrown upon a screen the enlarged images as formerly seen in motion in the kinetoscope. The exhibitions given in the Old World, and more recently in Sydney and Melbourne, have attracted great attention, and the advent of the cinématographe here within the next few days will be eagerly awaited.
The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, jeudi 24 septembre 1896, p. 5.
L'inauguration a lieu le samedi 26 septembre :
EXHIBITION OF THE CINEMATOGRAPHE.
An exhibition of the cinematographe, the latest scientific novelty, will be opened at the building recently occupied by Mr. Russell Wilkins as the Red Arcade, Queen-street, at noon to-day. The exhibition is under the direction of Mr. J. F. MacMahon, and is likely for some time to come to prove a source of great interest. A private view of several of the pictures was given to the Press representatives last night. Accounts of the marvels of the cinematographe have been in no wise exaggerated. Nothing but actually seeing the pictures will satisfy the reader that exaggeration has not been indulged in by the writers of accounts of the exhibition. The cinematographe, as people who watch the progress of inventions of the novelty type are aware, is an extraordinary development of instantaneous photography by means of a powerful electric machine, producing every motion of real life with marvellous fidelity. Nothing short of the actual movement of the life-size figures themselves could excel the faithfulness with which every motion is depicted. Realism could scarcely be more vividly pourtrayed, for instance, than in one of the pictures thrown on the screen last night. It represented the execution of Mary Queen of Scots. Amid a group of armed men, the hapless Queen, attended by one of her ladies-in-waiting, walks with royal dignity to the scaffold. Her head and neck coverings are removed by the attendant ; the Queen kneels for a few moments in prayer, and then places her head on the block. The executioner does his ghastly work, the head rolls off, and is lifted by the axeman and held aloft. Another of the pictures was the interior of a barber's shop. The man to be operated upon takes his seat in the chair, and the barber makes ready the lather, with which he proceeds to soap the man's face. A man of colour is moving about the room, and he takes up a paper, which he proceeds to read. Another customer comes in, takes off his hat and coat, produces a cigar, which he lights, and sits down to smoke till the words " Next, please," are uttered. The man of colour evidently finds something unusually amusing in his paper, and he crosses the room to point it out to the waiting customer. Both laugh heartily as they con the paper together. A shoeblack is also seen at work on a customer. Other pictures showed duel scenes, skirt dancers, acrobatic performances, a burlesque, Scotch dance, &c. Altogether, ten pictures, some of them coloured, were shown, and served to illustrate in a marked degree that the wonders of science are without limit. The photographic figures do everything but speak, and the cinematographe exhibition may, with every confidence, be recommended to those in search or novelty, beauty, and amusement. The lantern was splendidly worked by Mr. F. Marjory.
The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, samedi 26 septembre 1896, p. 4.
J. F. McMahon présente son Cinématographe à la Royal Arcade.
The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, jeudi 1er octobre 1896, p. 2.
La dernière séance est annoncée pour le samedi 10 octobre.
The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, samedi 10 octobre 1896, p. 2.
Répertoire (autres titres): Boxing Cats, the Gaiety Girls, Cockfight, Execution Mary Queen of Scots, Fire Scene, Barber's Shop, French Duel, Egyptian Dance, Lady Rifle Shot, Grand Military March, Burlesque Highland Fling, The Serpentine Dance (coloured) (The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, mercredi 7 octobre 1896, p. 2.
1897
L'Animatographe (Theatrograph) (Theatre Royal, 1er->16 mai 1897)
Sous le nom de cinématographe, c'est en réalité l'animatographe de Robert W. Paul qui est présenté au Theatre Royal au début du mois de mai :
The Theatre Royal will be reopened next Saturday evening by the Cunard Troupe of variety artists. One of the features of the entertainment to be given will be the cinematographe. Among the living pictures to be presented by means of that remarkable invention will be the " Prince's Derby-Persimmon winning, with Watts up," " Animated Street Scenes of the City of London," " Chirgwin, the white-eyed Kaffir, and Dancing Pipes," " The Wedding of Princess Maud and Charles of Denmark," " Realistic Ocean Scenes," and " Costume Footrace at the Music Hall Sports." An exhibition will also be given of the extraordinary powers of the Rontgen rays. The entertainment will not by any means be confined to these scientific novelties, but will also comprise performances by the Cunards, the Spanish students, by a clairvoyant, and by the Mignons, song and dance artists, &c. Altogether a bright and interesting show is promised.
The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, lundi 26 avril 1897, p. 6.
The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, lundi 26 avril 1897, p. 2.
Deux jours plus tard, la presse propose un compte rendu du spectacle offert au Theatre Royal dont les projections cinématographiques :
THE THEATRE ROAYL
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An interesting performance was brought to a close by a capital exhibition of the cinematographe, the pictures being thrown from the dress circle on to a screen fixed on the stage. The pictures shown depicted several phases of life in a realistic way. The seascapes were particularly good, notably a cave scene on the coast of Spain. These, as well as the last Derby and a military event, were rapturously applauded. It was announced that fresh pictures would be shown during the week.
Saturday night's programme, except the cinematographe (the pictures of which are to be changed nightly), will be repeated this evening, and Mr. Cunard promised to let the audience into secrets of legerdemain.
Matinee performances are announced for Wednesday and Saturday next, commencing at 2.30 p.m.
The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, lundi 3 mai 1897, p. 6.
Au cours des jours suivants, le "cinématographe" est toujours annoncé, mais sans guère d'informations complémentaires. La dernière séance a lieu le dimanche 16 mai 1897.
The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, samedi 15 mai 1897, p. 2.
Vente d'un cinématographe (Belfast Hotel, 1er->13 mai 1897)
CINEMATOGRAPH and 14 Films, Electric and Limelight Lenses and Cear complete; Limelight Lantern and 80 Slides and entire Outfit for Cinematograph Exhibition now ready to open; present proprietor compelled to leave for England immediately; trial given. Fortune can be made during Exhibition months. Apply H. PARTRIDGE, Belfast Hotel, Queen-street.
The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, lundi 26 avril 1897, p. 1.
Le Cinématographe Lumière d'Auguste Plane et de Georges Boivin (Telegraph Buildings, 1er mai-26 juin 1897)
La presse annonce l'arrivée d'Auguste Plane, équipé d'un cinématographe Lumière, au début du mois de mai. Si seul son nom apparaît, celui de Georges Boivin n'est évoqué par The Brisbane Courier que vers la fin du mois. L'un a--t-il pris la suite de l'autre ? Ont-ils continué ensemble ? Toujours est-il qu'ils ont partie liée dans l'exploitation du cinématographe à Brisbane :
Lumiere's Cinematographe.
M. Auguste Plane has arrived in Brisbane, and having leased a shop in the Telegraph Buildings, it will be opened to-day (Saturday) as a cinematographe parlour. Particulars of the exhibitions appear elsewhere. The instrument used is Lumiere's French cinematographe, which has attracted very large crowds in Sydney. The living pictures to be shown will include a number of street and other moving scenes in various parts of the world, including several in Queensland. Others will be added as the films develop.
The Telegraph, Brisbane, samedi 1er mai 1897, p. 6.
L'opérateur est à la recherche d'un pianiste afin de pouvoir accompagner les vues animées :
THOROUGHLY Competent Pianist wanted 11 o'clock to-day. Apply Luimere [sic], Cinematographe, "Telegraph" Buildings, Queen-street.
The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, samedi 1er mai 1897, p 12.
The Telegraph offre un compte rendu de l'inauguration des projections cinématographiques :
Lumiere's Cinematographe.
An interesting exhibition of living pictures by means of the Cinematographe was opened in the Telegraph Building on Saturday evening. A large number attended to witness the views as depicted on the screen by that most remarkable invention, and showed delight at the wonderful clearness with which they were produced. The management submitted a programme of foreign scenery. The arrival of the Calais expedition, the Place de la Republic (Paris), and Loie Fuller in the serpentine dance, were excellent representations. The automoters' and cycles' race in London, and the Czar and Czarina leaving the Pantheon' (Paris), were also viewed with interest. The exhibition will be continued during the week.
The Telegraph, Brisbane, lundi 3 mai 1897, p. 5.
Parmi les premières vues présentées figurent plusieurs vues locales :
Lumiere's Cinematographe.
An attraction for visitors to town to-day will be Lumiere's Cinematographs, which has been giving successful exhibitions in the Telegraph Buildings. The first of a series of local pictures is to be shown to-day and also a view of the Melbourne Cup race and the decoration of Newhaven by Lady Brassey.
The Telegraph, Brisbane, mercredi 5 mai 18987, p. 4.
The Telegraph, Brisbane, mercredi 5 mai 1897, p. 1.
Un nouvel article offre quelques commentaires sur les vues projetées :
THE CINEMATOGRAPHE.
A most interesting series of pictures is being presented by Lumiere's Cinematographe in the " Telegraph" Building. Thirty excellent pictures are given, all wonderfully realistic, the most startlingly so, if any distinction can be made, being that of the arrival of the Paris to Calais express train. Another delightfully informal scene is the babies' quarrel. The finish of the race for the Melbourne Cup, Lady Brassey placing the blue ribbon on Newhaven, the French Cuirassiers, and sea bathing are all pictures which cannot be repeated too often. The Cinematographe should have a decidedly successful season in Brisbane.
The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, vendredi 7 mai 1897, p. 6.
LUMIERE'S CINEMATOGRAPHE.
Lumiere's cinematographe, now on view in the Telegraph Building, Queen street, is deservedly attracting a good deal of attention. The selection of pictures exhibited comprises some remarkably realistic representations of interesting scenes. The unsteadiness noticeable about the first cinematographe pictures shown in Brisbane is considerably reduced, and the movements of the figures are more natural and life-like. The views taken of the Flemington Racecourse at Cup time are remarkably good. The movements of the horses, the walking to and fro of spectators, and the general representation of the scenes, speak eloquently of the possibilities of this remarkable invention. The series includes views of the lawn and the saddling paddock, on which, among the moving spectators, are easily recognisable, in their habit as they live, Lord Brassey, Lady Brassey, Mrs. Brough, and many others, who are seen walking about and pausing to converse in most realistic fashion. Another very interesting and very successfully represented scene is that of a swimming bath, into which divers are plunging from spring-boards. One can see the splash as they strike the water, and without any difficulty imagine the sound, while the movements of the divers are perfectly life-like. By reversing the machine the divers were made to bounce back on to the springboards in a most uncanny and amusing way. Among other equally good pictures mention may be made of a view of two chubby little children perched side by side on high chairs, quarrelling over their toys. One of them is seen snatching away the other's playthings, and then there is an exchange of a few Infantile blows, and the second child begins to cry as if its heart would break. The exhibition from first to last is a very interesting one.
The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, lundi 10 mai 1897, p. 6.
Outre le public populaire, la salle du cinématographe attire des personnalités locales comme le lord Lamington :
Lumiere's Cinematographe.
Vice-regal Visit Yesterday.
His Excellency Lord Lamington and suite attended yesterday a special performance of 15 animated tableaux, amongst them being the "Marriage of Princess Maud," "The Czar of Russia in Paris," and several views of the Melbourne Cup. His Excellency was highly interested in the production of Lumiere's invention. The same apparatus at present on view in Brisbane, at the Telegraph Buildings, was shown in Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide in the principal theatres under the management of Messrs. Williamson and Musgrove, and Mr. Wybert Reeve, and the success there was immediate.
The Telegraph, Brisbane, vendredi 14 mai 1897, p. 5.
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Jusqu'aux séances de la fin du mois de mai, le nom de Georges Boivin n'apparaît, mais cela change ensuite :
The management, under Mr. G. Boivin, is displaying much enterprise in giving variety to the exhibition, and it is gratifying to find its efforts deservedly appreciated.
The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, vendredi 28 mai 1897, p. 6.
LUMIERE'S CINEMATOGRAPHE.
Lumiere's Cinématographe in the " Telegraph" Buildings opened on Saturday morning with a matinee exhibition of twenty comical pictures, and a constant stream of young and old folk passed in and out for some two hours or more. As the pictures shown by the aid of this wonderful machine were very diverting, they formed a constant source of amusement. At 4 o'clock in the afternoon the doors were again opened, with an entire change of programme, including twenty-four pictures in two series, and from that time until 11 p.m., at each exhibition, the house was crowded, and the notice, " House full," was posted outside, and would be patrons were reluctantly turned away. The management, under the direction of Mr. G. Boivin, are to be congratulated on their success. One of the favourite pictures is the marriage of Princess Maud. The carriage moving along through the heart of London, escorted by the Royal Guards, and the thousands of sightseers lining the streets, with handkerchiefs waving, presents an imposing scene. Tigers in London Zoo, the steamer Brighton arriving at Manly (Sydney), "champion high divers, &c, all show the varied capabilities of this remarkable invention. In the second series are views of the brilliant Melbourne Cup of 1897, in which Newhaven figures prominently, and perhaps the best of the series is that of Lady Brassey placing the blue ribbon on him immediately after his success in the Derby. "On the lawn at Flemington" is also remarkably good. In all there are eight views of the Cup, and last, but not least, is Newhaven, his trainer (Higginbotham), and jockey (Gardner). By reference, to our business columns it will be seen that this programme is to remain on for a few days before a new one is announced.
The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, lundi 31 mai 1897, p. 6).
The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, samedi 5 juin 1897, p. 2.
Une pratique habituelle consiste à organiser des séances plus particulièrement destinées aux enfants. La Grammar School boys conduit ses élèves au Telegraph Bulding :
THE CINEMATOGRAPHE.
Lumiere's cinematographe was visited yesterday by the Grammar School boys, who showed great appreciation of some of the pictures, and particularly of " Baby's Quarrel." Twelve pictures are shown at each exhibition.
The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, mercredi 9 juin 1897, p. 6.
Après presque deux mois d'exploitation, le cinématographe Lumière annonce la fin des séances pour le 26 juin :
The last two days of Lumiere's cinématographe at the " Telegraph" Buildings are announced. Twenty pictures are now being shown at each exhibition, and frequent changes of programme are made.
The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, vendredi 25 juin 1897, p. 5.
The Telegraph, Brisbane, samedi 26 juin 1897, p. 1.
Répertoire (autres titres): Melbourne Cup: 1. Arrival of Train at Hill platform, Cup Day. 2. Arrival of Lord and Lady Brassey at Flemington. 3. On the Lawn, near the Grand Strand. 4. Start of Cup Race. 5. Finish of Cup Race. 6. Lady Brassey placing the blue ribbon on Newhaven. 7. Finish of Hurdle Race. 8 Newhaven, his trainer Higinbotham and Jockey Gardner (The Telegraph, Brisbane, mercredi 5 mai 1897, p. 1), Beautiful Venice, Diana's Bath. Milan (The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, samedi 15 mai 1897, p. 6), Express. Paris. Nice, Piccadilly Circus. London, Burning Weeds in the Forest, Boxing Contest between London Boxers, Ambassadors and suite going to Kremlin, Czar and Czarina leaving Kremling, going to Coronation, Asiatic Princess of Escorte, Czar and Czarina leaving church after coronation, Tigers at London Zoo, 96th Regiment Departing with Band, Lightning Change Artist, On the Raft with Bathers, The photographer, Leaving G. Stollwerl's [sic] Factory. Cologne, London. a Foggy Day, Sardine Fishing,, Melbourne Cup Series, Baby's Dinner, A Village Sack Race, Jumping Practice. 26th Prussian Dragoons, Sea Bathing (The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, samedi 15 mai 1897, p. 2), Living Lumiere's Factory, Royal Guards. Madrid, The Serpentine, Riders in Hyde Park. London, Czar and Czarina and President F. Faure in Paris, Czarina Leaving Church of Assumption. Paris, Light Cavalry Escorting Czar in Paris, Algerian Rifles (Turcos) Escorting Czar in Paris, Express Cologne, Blacksmiths at Work, Puerta del Sol. Madrid, Javanese Wrestlers, Charge of French Cuirassiers, Hat Trick (The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, samedi 22 mai 1897, p. 2.), A Thieving Pierrot, The Diver, Sheep at the Abattoirs, Drawing the Cock in a Glass Factory, A Game of Cards (Ecarte), Taking in the Nets, Princess Maud's Marriage in London, Tigers in London Zoo, Returning from a Boating Party, New South Wales Artillery Defiling, S. S. Brighton Arriving at Manly, Sydney, Champion High Divers in Milan, A Game of Backgammon, A Vaulting Lesson, Pulling Down a Wall, Lord Brassey and Suite Arriving at Flemington, On the Lawn. Cup Day, Saddling Paddock. Flemington on cup Day, Decoration of Newhaven by Lady Brassey, Newhaven his Trainer Higginbotham, and Jockey Gardiner, Baby's Dinner, Sea and Breakers, Chicago Sausage Machine (The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, samedi 29 mai 1897, p. 2), Arrival of S.S. Brighton at Manly, New South Wales Artillery defiling (The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, mercredi 2 juin 1897, p. 2), Arrival of Express. Cologne, Ringstrass. Vienna, On the Beach. Trouville, A Boxing Contest, A Game of Ecarte, S.S. Brighton arriving at Manly Beach, Pussy's Dinner, Sea and Breakers. Coogee Bay, Skirmish of French Cuirassiers, Lightning-change Artist, Champion Divers (backwards), A Game of Bowls, The Exchange. Lyons, Pulling Down a Shed, Arrival in Gondola. Venice, Arrival of Train. Cup Day, On the Lawn. Cup Day, Javanese Wrestlers, Children's Ball, Algerian Rifles, 26th Prussian Dragoons. Jumping, Baby's Quarrel, Sea Bathing (The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, samedi 5 juin 1897, p. 2).
Le Cinématographe Lumière (Theatre Royal, 26 juin 1897)
The Telegraph, Brisbane, vendredi 25 juin 18987, p. 1.
Le Cinématographe Lumière de Georges Boivin (Queen Street, 31 août-18 septembre 1897)
À la fin du mois d'août, Georges Boivin annonce son prochain retour avec son cinématographe Lumière.
The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, vendredi 27 août 1897, p. 2.
QUEEN'S JUBILEE AND LUMIERE'S CINEMATOGRAPHE.
It is announced that Lumiere's cinematographe will open on Tuesday next, showing a complete and elaborate set of the Diamond Jubilee festivities in London, little more than two months ago. The management, under the direction of Mr. Boivin, inform us that their stay in Brisbane this time is to be very limited, as other places are just as anxious to see these interesting scenes. The exhibition is to be opened close to their old address in Queen-street.
The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, samedi 28 août 1897, p. 6.
Peu après le programme est annoncé.
The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, lundi 30 août 1897, p. 2.
Dans un long article publié par The Brisbane Courier, le journaliste évoque en détail le fonctionnement du cinématographe et le tournage d'une vue par Georges Boivin :
LUMIERE'S CINEMATOGRAPHE.
It is a puzzling experience to the uninitiated to take a seat in the darkened room of the Cinematographe exhibition in Queen-street, and to see the wonderful moving photographs thrown on the screen one after another. Few probably amongst the crowds who daily, attend the show have the remotest idea how the life-like effects are produced, and some explanation will be instructive to most. It may be said to be founded on a defect of human vision, the eye being unable to discern the interval between different objects presented to it in rapid succession. A large number of photographs of any moving object taken at the rate of twenty per second, are made to pass before the eye at the same rate, and are then seen as one unbroken picture, the movement being apparently reproduced in the figures just as they were in front of the camera. Thus in the Jubilee procession we see every movement of men and horses, of the crowd, and even the swaying of the festoons of flowers with which the street was decorated; the princes and generals ride by in all their military grandeur ; the horses prance and toss their heads; the crowd wave handkerchiefs and hats and the Queen herself raises her white parasol to get a better view of some object of interest as she drives by in her State coach, the gaily caparisoned horses led by her servants. In other pictures all the busy life of wharf or factory or shop is reproduced, the figures rushing briskly about just as they did in real life. During the stay of M. Boivin, the manager, in Brisbane, he has taken a picture of a busy spot in Queen-street, and an account of what has to be done in order to reproduce such a scene will explain the process throughout. A gelatine ribbon twenty yards in length, and about 2in. in width, is properly sensatised, and enclosed in a suitable box to keep it from the light. This ribbon is then wound on a frame, so that by means of a small crank and geared wheel it can be exposed behind the lens of a camera in such a way that a series of pictures are taken on it at the rate of twenty per second and as it requires a little over a minute and a-half to run through, it follows that there are from 1800 pictures on each | ribbon. An ingenious part of the mechanism is an automatic shutter in the form of a disc with a portion cut away to give the necessary exposure, and as I this revolves between the lens and the gelatine ribbon controlled by the same crank that moves the ribbon, the required effect is always produced. Owing to the rapidity of the work, however, a very strong light is necessary. When the ribbon has been duly exposed it is developed in a specially constructed bath, and is then ready for use. The process of taking the photographers now reversed. An electric light is placed behind the ribbon, which is transparent, and the lens, as in an ordinary magic lantern, projects the enlarged picture on to a screen at the other end of the room. The ribbon is wound off at the same rate as when the photographs were taken, and the movement of the objects is exactly reproduced. The idea of taking photographs for this purpose was originated and worked out by Edison, who devised the kinetoscope, in which the photographs are seen under a strong light, and but very little enlarged. In remained, for another inventor, M. Lumiere, to combine the kinetoscope and the magic lantern so as to give full-sized pictures which can be seen by a room full of people at one time. The cinematographe was first shown in Paris about a year and a half ago, and is already popular in the antipodes.
The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, lundi 13 septembre 1897, p. 7.
Après l'avoir annoncé depuis plusieurs jours, la fin des projections a lieu le samedi 18 septembre :
THE CINEMATOGRAPHE.— Tho farewell exhibitions of Lumiere's cinematographe take place to-day. The business during the season just closing has been remarkably good, and the jubilee procession living pictures have been inspected again and again. The card " House full," which has been so much in requisition during the season is sure to be needed to-day. From Brisbane, the cinematographe will be taken northward. Messrs. Boivin and Pearse will subsequently visit Melbourne to secure a series of "cup" pictures.
The Telegraph, Brisbane, samedi 18 septembre 1897, p. 4.
Répertoire (autres titres): Her Majesty the Queen Proceeding to St. Paul's, Escorted by Royal Guards, Military Representatives of European Powers Attending the Procession. Cavalry Band of the Procession. British Navy With Field Batteries in the Procession. Her Majesty the Queen Escorted by Guards of Honour. New South Wales Infantry Escorting Hon. G. H. Reid in the Procession. Queensland Infantry Escorting sir Hugh Nelson in the Procession (The Brisbane Courier, Brisbane, lundi 30 août 1897, p. 2).
Le Biograph (Theatre Royal, 3 octobre 1897)
Le Biograph arrive au début du mois d'octobre et présente des vues animées au Theatre Royal :
Evening Entertainments
Theatre Royal
The members of the Biograph Vaudeville Company arrived in Brisbane yesterday by the steamer Fitzroy, and they will open at the Theatre Royal to-night for a short season. The personnel of the company is very strong indeed. Mr Philip Newbury will sing “The Holy City" and other solos. Miss Lilian Tree is down for the famous cavatina from “Robert du Diable." The other members of the company include Miss Wentworth, a charming musician and sketch entertainer and Professor Morritt, a conjurer of exceptional merit. The biograph views which are shown the size of the proscenium, will include "Stable on Fire" "Shooting the Chutes,” “Why Papa Can't Sleep” ‘Pillow Fight” “Niagara Falls,” and other Seats may be booked at Paling's. The first matinee will be held on Wednesday afternoon.
Brisbane Telegraph, Brisbane, lundi 4 octobre 1897, p. 4.
Le compte rendu de la première est publié le lendemain :
AMUSEMENTS
BIOGRAPH VAUDEVILLE COMPANY.
Mr. Harry Rickards's Biograph Vaudeville Company opened a season at the Theatre Royal last evening.
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The biograph conclude the programme at the Theatre Royal This is a production of a fertile brain In the cinematograph, realisation of living scenes is portrayed. In the biograph these scenes are enlarged so that the "action” part of the canvas pretty well covers the stage. There is but little of the shaking which manifests itself in the cinematograpbe and the scenes produced are as a rule excellent. The first one is entitled a “Stable on Fire,” and represents to the life the hurry-scurry of the rescuers. The shooting from the disappearing gun is excellent, while there are several comic scenes, such as "Caught in the Act,” Why Papa Can't Sleep" "Still Waters Run Deep" "Boys will be Boys” and ''The Pillow Fight.” A splendid picture of Niagara Falls is followed by the best of the series, ”The Jumbo Fire-engine Turnout,” which is intensely graphic. If alone for the sake of witnessing the biograph, the Theatre Royal would be worth a visit, and when it is borne in mind that there are so many other attractions, the company cannot fall to have a successful run; indeed the company is the best Mr Rickards has ever sent to Brisbane; it is refined in the extreme; it is most able. Matinee performances take place Wednesdays and Saturdays during the season.
The Courier-Mail, Brisbane, mardi 5 octobre 1897, p. 6.
