Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre
"Current stars of theatre and variety captured on film, some with synchronized sound and hand tinted color."
Originally released in 1900. Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre is a documentary film. directed by Marguerite Vrignault. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Cléo de Mérode, Benoit Constant Coquelin, and Sarah Bernhardt
Synopsis
The Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre was a special pavilion at the 1900 Paris World's Fair which featured filmed performances presented with sound via wax cylinder recordings. Many of these short films were also presented in hand-tinted color. The performances ranged from theatre (Coquelin the eldest, Gabrielle Réjane, Sarah Bernhardt, Félicia Mallet), opera & operetta (Mariette Sully, Emile Cossira, Jeanne Hatto, Mily-Meyer, Désiré Pougaud), to café concert & music hall variety (Footit et Chocolat, Mason and Forbes, Little Tich, Brunin, Polin, Jules Moy) and dance (Blanche and Louise Mante from the Paris Opera, Carlotta Zambelli, Michel Vasquez, Rosita Mauri, Jeanne Chasles, Achille Viscusi, Christine Kerf, Cléo de Mérode).
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre about?
The Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre was a special pavilion at the 1900 Paris World's Fair which featured filmed performances presented with sound via wax cylinder recordings. Many of these short films were...
Who directed Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre?
Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre was directed by Marguerite Vrignault.
How long is Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre?
Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre released?
Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre was released on April 28, 1900 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre?
The main cast of Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre includes Cléo de Mérode, Benoit Constant Coquelin, Sarah Bernhardt, Harry Relph, Carlotta Zambelli.