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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Event Identifier
| 105274 |
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