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PERTH
Jean-Claude SEGUIN
Perth est la capitale de l'état d'Australie-Occidentale (Australie).
1896
Le Cinématographe du Prof. Smythe (Cremorne Theatre, 12 décembre 1896)
En provenance de Ballarat, le Prof. Smythe, secondé par M. Holton, présente en décembre un cinématographe au Cremorne Theatre :
THE CINEMATOGRAPHE
The first exhibition of the Cinematographe in Cremorne Theatre on Saturday night was witnessed by a large number of persons, the majority of whom were patrons of the Cremorne Gardens entertainment, and again at 9.30 o'clock did a crowd assemble in the theatre to witness a second performance. A series of six remarkably life-like continuous living photographs, if they may be so described, were shown on a sheet upon the stage, the machine being worked from the [...] of the hall. The first scene depicted the arrival of a railway train at a station, and passengers were seen getting in and out of the carriages, crossing and re-crossing the platform, the climax of the very life-like effect produced on the sheet being caused by the inevitable late-comer on the platform rushing to get into the train as it moved out of the station, the guard having been seen to signal to the driver to start. The applause at the conclusion of this scene was of an encore nature, but the demand was not responded to, No. 2 of the series being thrown on the screen in the place of the first one. This represented a number of Soudanese diving and swimming in the surf, and no better description of the picture can be given than to say it actually looked as though the Soudanese were on the stage in all reality, the water dripping off their bodies and the splashing of the waves being no less lifelike than the appearance of the divers. Next followed the scene of the buckjumper being ridden, the action of the rider spurring the horse, from the hoofs of which clouds of dust were seen to arise, being remarkably clear. The fourth scene was that of a card party, four playing, the shuffling, dealing and playing of the cards being vividly depicted, as were the appearances of a waiter serving the players with refreshments, and the players turning from their game of cards to address ladies looking on at the game, and to receive their drinks from the waiter. A picture of a steeplechase followed, and the scene displayed may fairly be described as wonderful. There was the customary racecourse crowd depicted, and the steeplechase jumps over which five horses came racing, one falling and rolling four times over his rider. A spectator rushes out to pick up the unfortunate jockey, and yet another horse comes into sight and jumps the break in the fence caused by the fall of the other animal. Sixth and last of the series of pictures was that of a street scene in Paris, in which were plainly visible spectators, carriages and pairs, tramcars, omnibuses, cabs, and an energetic newspaper seller rushing about offering papers to the passers by. Each picture was greeted with enthusiastic applause, and the exhibition was subsequently the topic of conversation in the Gardens. Messrs. Smythe and Holton worked the cinematographe machine, and there was no hitch in the management of it. Exhibitions will be given nightly this week, the performances being timed to begin at 8.30 and 9.30 o'clock. For this, and every afternoon during the week, the management announce a day performance at 3 o'clock for family parties and children, which will suit a number of folk unable to be present in the evenings.
The West Australian, Perth, lundi 14 décembre 1896, p. 5.
1898
Le Biograph (Theatre Royal, 5->7 février 1898)
Theatre Royal and Hotel Metropole. Perth. 1897
Source: State Library of Western Australia
Le Biograph offre des projections de vues animées au Theatre Royal au début du mois de février :
THE THEATRE ROYAL.
The coffers of Rickards' Biograph and Vaudeville Company were considerably swelled on Saturday night, when, notwith- standing the sweltering heat, every part of the Theatre Royal was filled. Mr. Winton, who for a fortnight past has been amusing audiences at the theatre, with the assistance of McGinty and Ally Sloper and his other figures, presented much new business, and his local references were extremely well chosen. His smart repartee and wonderful manipulation of at least a half-dozen figures, which would be dumb but for him, were frequently applauded, and his jokes and songs, in all of which his dummies took a prominent part, were of the most entertaining character. Miss Fanny Wentworth's original sketch "Up. to Date," was a charming item in the pro- gramme, and as such it was thoroughly, appreciated. Such numbers as she presented in the course of her turn might possibly flag in less accomplished hands, and perhaps they are only chosen to show what can be done with very ordinary material when it is properly dealt with. Miss Lizzie Kirk's contributions "'E means no 'arm," and " 'E's such a nice young man," were songs which brought down the house ; and Professor and Miss Morritt introduced into their act some tricks and illusions, which will keep the audience thinking for a long time. * "I'm not particular," was Mr. Leon's new song, and it went so well that he received an encore, which could not be denied. " The landlord's daughter " and " Nevermore " were given by Mr. Sydney Deane in excel- lent voice, and it was shown by the burst of applause which followed each of the songs that he has become an extremely popular performer during his stay in the colony. Mr. Arthur Sherwin sang " Only a rose" and "Broken hearts," and the audience was thoroughly pleased with his performance. The biograph pictures which had only been landed a day or two previously irom America were exhibited and admired, even more than those which had been shown at the theatre during the last couple of weeks, and it is saying a good deal, considering the attraction which the first series of views proved. " The acrobatic dance of Saharet," Condensed milk," "Off Boston Harbour," "In the surf," "Hudson River steamboats," "French Cuirassiers charging," "Cavalry charging a battery," and " The Gordon Highlanders marching into camp," were all live and spirited pictures admirably manipulated by Mr. G. Jones, the operator, and were loudly cheered by those present. The same programme will be repeated to-night.
The West Australian, Perth, lundi 7 février 1898, p. 5.
Le Biograph (Cremorne Gardens, >5 février 1898)
Cremorne Gardens Theatre (c. 1910)
La presse annonce l'arrivée prochaine du Biograph qui doit donner des séances de vues animées au Cremorne Theatre :
RICKARDS' BIOGRAPH AND VAUDEVILLE COMPANY.
Yesterday morning Mr. M. Marcus, the manager of the company now playing at the Theatre Royal, received a telegram from Mr. Harry Rickards, giving the names of the artistes forming the new company which is to give its first performance at the Cremorne Gardens soon after the termination of the Royal season. A brilliant array of talent is presented in the wire, and when the new company is augmented by the inclusion of a large contingent of the artistes now appearing at the theatre it will be the largest variety combination that has ever performed before West Australian audiences. By the mail steamer which arrived at Albany a few days ago a large number of Biograph pictures were brought from America. None of them have previously been exhibited in the colonies. They include "The acrobatic dance of Saharet," "Condensed milk," "Off Boston Harbour," "In the Surf," " Hudson River Steamboats," " French Cuirassiers charging," "Cavalry charging a battery," and " The Gordon Highlanders marching into camp." These and all the most sensational of the old series of pictures will be produced to-night, when other parts of the programme will undergo an entire change. With the assistance of " McGinty," J. W. Winton will introduce a lot of new ventriloquial business, and Miss Fanny Wentworth will give her society entertainment entitled " Up to Date," in the course of which she will introduce impersonations of Heydon Coffin, May Yohe, Eugene Statton, and Yvette Guilbert. The performance last night was given in the presence of a large audience, the various items on the programme being loudly applauded. The biograph pictures, which are almost free from the quivering defect which renders the pictures from some machines so trying to the eyes, again proved a good draw.
The West Australian, Perth, samedi 5 février 1898, p. 5.