Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre
“Current stars of theatre and variety captured on film, some with synchronized sound and hand tinted color.”
Overview
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).
Top-billed cast
- FFélicia Mallet
- JJules Moy
- SSandrine Violat
- EEmilie Mily-Meyer
- PPolin
- RRosita Mauri
- MMason and Forbes
- SSuzanne Mante
- JJeanne Chasles
- SSuzanne-Charlotte Reichenberg
Crew
- Directors
- Clément Maurice, Marguerite Vrignault, Émile Reynaud
- Production
- Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre
Frequently asked questions
What is Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre rated?
Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre does not yet have enough audience votes for a stable rating.
Who directed Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre?
Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre was directed by Clément Maurice, Marguerite Vrignault, Émile Reynaud.
When was Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre released?
Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre was released in 1900.
