 Event |
Carl Hertz, the Premier Prestidigitateur and illusionist in the World
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| Venue |
Prince of Wales Opera House, Melbourne, VIC |
| Umbrella Event |
Mr Harry Rickards New Tivoli Minstrel and Grand Specialty Co |
| First Date |
22 August 1896 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Description |
'The Photo-Electric Sensation of the Nineteenth Century, the Cinematographie'. First screening in Australia of moving pictures. |
| Description Source |
Flyer/Poster |
| Primary Genre |
Other
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| Secondary Genre |
Film
Vaudeville
Variety
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Resources |
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| Further Information |
There was a private Midnight presentation of the Cinematograhe by Hertz for Harry Rickards and his associates and local Melbourne performers on Monday 17 August, as noted by the Herald.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Source |
| Source |
Description |
| Book |
Frank van Straten, Tivoli |
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| Data Set |
AusStage |
| Event Identifier |
105274 |
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