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GLOUCESTER
Jean-Claude SEGUIN
Gloucester est une ville d'Angleterre (Grande-Bretagne).
1897
Le Cinematographe d'Herbert Wyndham (Spa Cricket Field, 22-23 juin 1897)
Herbert Wyndham, associé à Charles W. Poole, présente un cinématographe.
Gloucester Journal, Gloucester, samedi 19 juin 1897, p. 4.
The Velograph (Assembly Rooms, 26-28 octobre 1897)
Le Velograph présente des vues animées à l'Assembly Rooms en octobre.
Gloucestershire Chronicle, Gloucester, samedi 28 octobre 1897, p. 1.
1898
Les Animated Photographs de David Devant (Theatre Royal, 9->9 avril 1898)
Depuis le mois d'août 1896, David Devant, le célèbre magicien, a organisé une entreprise afin de distribuer et présenter des films en Grande-Bretagne. Il peut compter, à partir du milieu de l'année 1897 sur plusieurs collaborateurs dont son propre frère, Ernest Wighton. À Gloucester, des vues animées sont annoncées à partir du 9 avril pour un spectacle organisé au Theatre Royal :
GLOUCESTER.
THEATRE ROYAL.-Mr David Devant's animated photographs are being exhibited here this week. The picture of "Ranji" batting is very popular. Mr. Griffith Humphreys introduces some clever sketches.
The Era, London, Saturday 9 April 1898, 24.
Il est question du film Australian Cricket Match où l'on voit le célèbre joueur de cricket, le prince Ranjitsinhji. Mais nous se savons rien de plus sur cette séance, semble-t-il, unique.
Le cinématographe de H. S. Clarke (Albert Hall, 18-20 avril 1898)
À peine quelques jours après le passage de David Devant, c'est au tour d'H. Spencer Clarke de venir à Gloucester pour présenter des films. C'est au nom des sociétés Nestlé et Sunlight que le manager offre, du 18 au 20 avril 1898, une série de vues animées à l'Albert Hall.
Gloucestershire Chronicle, Gloucester, samedi 16 avril 1898, p. 1.
La programmation est faite, en partie, de films du répertoire de la Lever Brothers comme dans le cas de The First Great Test Match, England v. Australia ou de The University Boat Race, 1898. Il est plus délicat de connaître les éditeurs des films U.S. Warship "Maine" et The Great Bull Fight at Madrid. Le spectacle est complété par un numéro joué par deux comédiens.
Le Myriograph d'H. et F. Poole (Albert Hall, [1]-[14] mai 1898)
Le Myriograph d'H. et F. Poole propose des vues animées à l'Albert Hall pendant quinze jours :
This week at the above place of amusement, Messrs. H. and F. Poole's Myriorama, together with a talented variety company and a special attraction called the Myriograph, or improved cinematograph, better known as "animated pictures," have been delighting large audiences of young and old alike by a really excellent and amusing performance. We are all of us well used to this class of entertainment, originally known as a "panorama," but which, thanks to our English prolixity, has had the changes rung upon it until it has in turn been called panorama, diorama, cyclorama, panstereorama, down, or up to, myriorama. The present entertainment, however, can not only claim to vie with anything of the kind seen in Gloucester before, but actually to surpass it. The pictures are all up to date, they are strikingly and skilfully drawn, are absolutely fac similes of the places and events they represent, and the mechanical effects and finished detail are simply marvellous. We will go further, and say that from an educational and instructive point of view there is much to be learned.
Gloucestershire Chronicle, Gloucester, samedi 7 mai 1898, p. 3.
Un nouvel article annonce la fin des séances :
ALBERT HALL, GLOUCESTER.
Large and appreciative audiences have witnessed the second week’s performance of Messrs. Poole’s myriorama, myriograph, and variety entertainment, and the day performance was also well attended. We have nothing to add to our extended notice last week except to state that there has been a change in the variety department, and new films have been thrown on the screen by the myriograpb. The panorama proper has been the same, and the whole, ending with Drake’s historical defeat of the Spanish Armada, has gone without a bitch, the unanimous opinion being that the entertainment has been one of the best of its kind ever seen in Gloucester. To-day (Saturday) at 3 and night 8, will be the two closing performances.
Gloucestershire Chronicle, Gloucester, samedi 14 mai 1898, p. 5.
Le Windsor Castle Biograph de William Haggar (Barton Street/Wildman's Ground, <8> juillet 1898)
Le forain William Haggar, qui a récemment inauguré son Windsor Castle Biograph, installe sa baraque sur le Wildman's Ground:
PLEASURE FAIR IN GLOUCESTER.
Mr. Symonds, the well-known and enterprising roundabout proprietor and amusement caterer, of Gloucester, has taken possession of Wildman's Ground, Barton-street, for a few days, where be has established attractive pleasure fair and carnival.
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Other attractions are found the Windsor Castle Biograph living pictures, and that they are up-to-date is shown by the fact that they include representations of Mr. Gladstone's funeral procession, of Jeddah winning the Derby, the Cuban war, and the Maine explosion.
Gloucester Citizen, Gloucester, vendredi 8 juillet 1898, p. 4.
1900
{slier Le Triograph (Albert Hall, 9-16 avril 1900)}
Le Triograph propose des vues animées à l'Albert Hall en avril.
Gloucester Citizen, Gloucester, lundi 9 avril 1900, p. 2.
L'Eventograph de Charles W. Poole (Albert Hall, 4-16 juin 1900)
L'Eventograph de Charles W. Poole présente des vues animées en juin.
Gloucester Echo, Gloucester, samedi 2 juin 1900, p. 2.
1901
Les Phono Bio Tableaux de Walter Gibbons (The Victoria Rooms, 10->10 juin 1901)
Au Victoria Rooms, Walter Gibbons donne ses phono-bio-tableaux en juin :
"THE WORLD ILLUSTRATED."
PHONO BIO TABLEAUX AT THE VICTORIA ROOMS.
In spite of counter attractions and the decline indoor amusements at this time of the year, curiosity naturally took an expectant audience the unique entertainment by the Royal Animated Picture Company, introducing Walter Gibbons’s phono bio-tableaux, at the Victoria Rooms on Monday night; and it is only fair to add that what they saw more than realised their anticipations. The pictures are remarkably large and steady, and they are also more numerous and varied than any that have hitherto been seen here. The series representing the recent great cremonials, the Queen’s Funeral and the King’s opening of Parliament, are exceptionally fine, the points of vantage having been well-chosen, and the films obtained being long and inclusive of the representation of many interesting and dramatic incidents connected with the events depicted. Even those who have seen some views of the Queen’s funeral should not miss the opportunity seeing these pictures, which are entirely fresh to Cheltenham. The scenes at Cowes and Windsor are quite as good as the London pictures, and some excellent portraits of the various notabilities have been caught as they walked or rode by. One of the most impressive of the tableaux is the bearing of the coffin up the steps of St. George’s Chapel. The majority of the war pictures are fresh to this locality and profoundly interesting; while the dramatic and trick pictures are cleverly managed and either amusing, exciting, or terrifying, as the case may be. The representations of recent events include the arrival of Sir Alfred Milner, the trial and wreck of Shamrock II., the recent Derby, and others of an almost equally up-to-date character. The biograph has also been at work in China, and additional spice is given to the Chinese series by realistic dramatic representation of a Chinese Boxer attack a mission station. A great impression was created by the phono bio-tableaux, which, being translated, means the simultaneous reproduction of a scene on the screen with that of the sounds which occurred at the time, the latter being perfectly timed, so that the sound suits the action and the action the sound, and produced by a powerful phonograph. By this means the audience on Monday night saw and heard Miss Vesta Tilley singing "The Midnight Sun” and Mr. Alec Hurley singing and conducting his eccentric following in ’ The Lambeth Walk.” Another novelty is the presentation of local animated views, including a motor car ride up the Promenade. A good film of the arrival of the Volunteers is promised for to-night and the rest of the week. We can confidently recommend the entertainment to those who wish to see the latest development of animated photography. During the evening Mr. Wensley Russell, the lecturer, gives clever imitation of violoncello playing with his teeth and lips.
Gloucestershire Echo, Gloucester, mardi 11 juin 1901, p. 1.
1902
Le Cinematograph de Thomas James West (Corn Exchange, 1er->1er décembre 1902)
Le Cinematograph de Thomas James West fonctionne au Corn Exchange en décembre :
Mr. T. J. West's newest series of animated pictures will be shown for the first time in Gloucester at the Corn Exchange to-night and during the week, with a matinée Thursday. They are claimed to be the finest exhibition of cinematography in existence; and the Press notices which have been received warrant the statement.
Gloucester Citizen, Gloucester, lundi 1er décembre 1902, p. 3.
Il fait alors équipe avec son partenaire habituel G. Hastings Philp :
CINEMATOGRAPHY.— Crowded houses have been the rule at the Corn Exchange during the week, the attraction being the exhibition of Mr. T. J. West’s excellent cinematograph pictures. The subjects are so varied that monotony is out of the question. Among the representations that gave genuine pleasure should be mentioned East Lynn, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, the Coronation Procession, a realistic home-coming of one of South Africa’s warriors, and, last but not least, A Trip to the Moon. The latter is really too funny, and those of our readers who have not yet seen the display must be in good time to-night, when the last performance is given. Mr. Mattie Cheshire, society entertainer, has twenty minutes’ fun on his own account, evoking roars of laughter. The manipulation of the cinematograph is the capable hands of Mr. G. Hastings Philp, of Weston-road, Gloucester, who has accompanied Mr. West on hie tours since the year 1897.
Gloucester Journal, Gloucester, samedi 6 décembre 1902, p. 5.
1903
Lea Animated Pictures d'H. Spencer Clarke (Corn Exchange, <28> février 1903)
Au cours des premières années du XXe siècle, les représentations données par H. Spencer Clarke se sont singulièrement espacées. Vers la fin du mois de février 1903, il organise encore quelques soirées au Corn Exchange :
Corn Exchange.-A series of animated pictures under the direction of Mr Spencer Clarke is being shown here. The artists are Miss Nita Hunwick, Mr. Stewart Grahame, and Mr Horace Williams.
The Era, Saturday 28 February 1903, p. 11.
Mais nous n'en saurons pas davantage.
Le Myriograph de Charles William et Jack Poole (King's Theatre, 1er-12 juin 1903)
Le Myriograph de Charles William et Jack Poole présente des vues animées en juin :
Gloucester Journal, Gloucester, samedi 30 mai 1903, p. 4.
Le Cinematograph de Thomas James West (Corn Exchange, 23->23 novembre 1903)
Le Cinematograph de Thomas James West fonctionne au Corn Exchange en novembre.
The Gloucester Citizen, Gloucester, vendredi 20 novembre 1903, p. 2.
1904
Le Myriograph de M. Poole (The Subscription Rooms, <12->15 avril 1904)
Le Myriograph de M. Poole présente des vues animées en avril :
MR, JOSEPH POOLE'S MYRIORAMA AT
THE SUBSCRIPTION ROOMS.
The name Poole is so well known in the world of high-class entertainment that no surprise was felt on Monday evening when the large Subscription Rooms at Stroud were packed with an eager audience to witness the first of a six nights' performance. The pictures this year are really better than ever, and the latest additions, which graphically depict the leading scenes in the Russo-Japanese War, are realistic throughout. Poole's myriograph also brings the war incidents prominently before the audience, and the animated films pourtray a panoramic view of the Japanese flagship Asama, showing the entire crew massed on the deck, covering barbettes and fighting tops. The Japanese tars are seen vigorously working at 6in. gun and firing a six-pounder from the vessel, whilst the action of the torpedo boats is given in a most extraordinarily representative picture. Another series of films which gives great pleasure to the spectators depicts the National Hunt Steeplechase, showing the race from start finish, together with the excited crowd. Russian Cossacks on the march is another object of great interest; but in addition to the pictures-there is the talented variety company, which includes trained animals introduced by Mr. Felix de Marce, the marvellous high-diving dog being exceptionally clever.
Gloucester Citizen, Gloucester, mardi 12 avril 1904, p. 1.
Les vues animées de C. W. et J. R. Poole (Theatre Royal, 19->28 mai 1904)
Charles William Poole et John Reginald "Jack" Poole présentent des vues animées locales en mai :
The railway companies advertise various excursions for the Whitsuntide holidays.
THE THEATRE ROYAL.— At the Theatre Royal, Mr. Frank Lindo’s excellent domestic drama“ Home. Sweet Home” will be presented for the last time this (Saturday) evening.—On Thursday next the proprietors of the Theatre, C. W. and J. R. Poole, take their first benefit. Afternoon and evening performances will be given, and a capital programme is being arranged, a feature of which will be the exhibition of the animated pictures of the opening of the electric tramways secured by Mr. J. R. Poole on that occasion. Full details of the many attractions may be found the advertisement. We hope the Messrs. Poole will have a "bumping house."
Gloucester Journal, Gloucester, samedi 14 mai 1904, p. 5.
Un nouvel article offre quelques informations complémentaires sur le programme :
THE THEATRE ROYAL. —Mr. Joseph Poole’s excellent myriorama has proved a strong attraction to the Theatre Royal during the Whitsun holidays, and should, and doubtless will, be equally well taken adventage of during the remaining week of its stay in Gloucester. There are, in addition to the "Tour round the World," a large number of perfect animated pictures shown by the myriograph, and a variety programme, the qualities of which it would be necessary to go far to excel. The myriorama includes many new pictures, whilst the conflict in the Far East receives a due amount of attention in both the animated photographs and the myriorama pictures, whilst also included in the animated photographs are capital films depicting the recent “Cheltenham Steeplechases” and “The Opening of the Gloucester Electric Tramways.” The pictures throughout have remarkable range of subject, and deal with matters at home and abroad in the most interesting and instructive manner possible. The variety portion of the programme includes Felix de Marce in his novel and sporting act from the London Hippodrome, including his wonderful horse, ponies, monkeys, dogs, etc. Mdlle. Orbasany’s talented troupe performing cockatoos- the Saletos, Continental gymnasts : Miss May Finch, vocalist; La Petite Ellie and Edgar on the tight wire; the Veronas, lady dancers; and Felix Somers, the facial king. A matinee performance is announced for this (Saturday) afternoon.
Gloucester Journal, Gloucester, samedi 28 mai 1904, p. 5.
1905
L'Eventograph de Charles W. Poole (Theatre Royal, 12-[17] juin 1905)
L'Eventograph de Charles W. Poole présente des vues animées en juin :
GLOUCESTER CITY.
POOLE’S HYPER-MYRIORAMA.
Everything good is associated with the name of Poole, and in Gloucester, as indeed in every town or city visited, full houses are assured. On Whit Monday afternoon and evening the Theatre Royal was filled with enthusiastic and appreciative audiences; and this week’s visit of C. W. Poole’s Hyper-Myriorarama should establish a record in every direction. Good as Poole’s pictures always are, Mr. Poole considers this show to be the best from an artistic point of view, and his opinion was endorsed by the public verdict. Standing in Dublin, the company, under the capable direction of Mr. William Stewart, are taken to the principal places of the world, and provided with a pictorial feast and intellectual treat. In addition to the historic scenes pourtrayed, includeing the battle of Waterloo, which Mr. Poole describes as his greatest achievement, the chief incidents in the Russo-Japanese war are shown in realistic fashion, and submarine warfare is cleverly illustrated. The terrible massacre in St. Petersburg and the assassination of the Grand Duke Sergius are depicted in striking manner. On "the voyage to Southampton" there is a grand panstereoramic representation, showing our latest ironclads, undoubtedly the finest marine effect ever attempted. The work of Mr. Poole’s artists is a programme in itself, but there is also an eventograph exhibition, showing historical and amusing scenes, and an up-to-date variety entertainment, justly described as the best outside London. Mr. Harry Stewart, the American Protean change artist, is as popular as ever, and Little Doretta —new to Gloucester, as indeed the majority of the artists are—gave very smart acrobatic song and "whirligig ” dance. Miss Kitty Woodford introduced some of the latest American songs and a canine circus and orchestra. This is a novel and interesting turn truly termed a positive departure from the ordinary dog show. The dogs are trained to the height of perfection, and created roars of laughter as musicians and peals of applause as acrobats. A turn was given by Miss Daisy Graham’s trained birds and her clever coon dog "Nap,” and Leonard, and Mac "brought down the house" with their amusing songs, side-walk conversations, and idiosyncrasies. The Avondale Quartette were enthusiastically encored for their songs, and they afforded great amusement in a humorous sketch entitled "1 a. m.” The orchestra, under Mr. J. Heale, contribute in no small degree to the success of the show, which should on no account be missed. There will be matinees each day except Friday.
Gloucester Echo, Gloucester, mardi 13 juin 1905, p. 3.
1906
Le Myriograph de Joseph Poole (Theatre Royal, <2> juin 1906)
Le Myriograph de Joseph Poole présente des vues animées en juin :
POOLE’S MYRIORAMA.
A more popular attraction for Whit week than visit of Poole's myriorama to the Theatre Royal could not be arranged. For years the name of Poole in the myriorama world has meant everything that is good and up-to-date, and the "show" that Mr. Joseph Poole is bringing to Gloucester next week is rightly described as "massive in proportion and perfect in every detail." In addition to the pictures, which had been brought thoroughly up-to-date by the inclusion of scenes of the San Francisco disaster- we should not be surprised to see a representation of the marriage of Princess Ena and the throwing of the bomb—there is the Vaudeville organisation of variety artistes of startling ability and wonderful achievements, also Poole’s electric myriograph, the absolute perfection of animated photography.
Gloucetershire Echo, Gloucester, samedi 2 juin 1906, p. 3.
