The Cinographoscope (Imperial Hotel, <24 septembre 1896)

Une séance de cinographoscope est organisée à l'Imperial Hotel en septembre :

THE CINOGRAPHOSCOPE.— One of the spacious rooms of the Imperial Hotel, Queen’s Road, has been set apart for an exhibition of the Cinographoscope. This comparatively recent invention Is claimed to be superior to the Cinomatograph [sic], in that in pictures from real life which are thrown upon the screen the figures and objects are made to move backward as well forward. In a picture of the Place I’Opera, Paris, for instance, which is one of the series shown, one sees the pedestrians and carriage folk moving all directions, and, afterwards, they are shown walking and driving backwards —a curious sight. A horse is also to be seen prancing backwards well forwards, whilst other pictures of interesting and attractive description are “ Soldiers taking their horses to water,” The sea and the rocks,” "A card party,” &c., in each of which figures and objects seem as if really alive. The exhibition is most entertaining. Shows are held each day from two o’clock till eleven o’clock. The charge for admission is moderate.

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Brighton Gazette, Brighton, jeudi 24 septembre 1896, p. 8.

Le Vitagraph (Empire Theatre of Varieties, 19-[31] octobre 1896)

Le Vitagraph de George Chard présente des vues animées en octobre.

Brighton Gazette, Brighton, jeudi 22 octobre 1896, p. 1.

THE EMPIRE.
That wonderful invention, known as "The Vitagraph," forms the principal attraction at this popular theatre of varieties. On Monday evening the house was filled in every part by an audience which manifested unmistakable appreciation of the exhibition. For the benefit of those who are unfamiliar with this ingenious invention, it may be stated that pictures are thrown upon a screen, and the objects which they contain are seen to move in real life. Local subjects have been mostly selected for exhibition, and the realistic scenes, amongst others, of boys struggling for pennies under the head of the West Pier; the Hove Sea Wall during a gale; children paddling and playing on the sands ; and the Brighton Front on a Bank Holiday. Amongst the new comers this week Lily Morris, the youthful and versatile comedienne, commands special faveur. She has made previous visits to this hall, but on no occasion has she met with a more generous welcome. She has some capital songs. Frank Coyne makes a great hit in amusing ditties, and the Figaros contribute some wonderfully pleasing duets. The refined and clever musical entertainment provided by the Jackson Family continues to afford considerable enjoyment, and Julie Mackie, George Mozart, and J. W. Hall, comedians, also take a large share in the success of what is entertaining programme.
In consequence of the great success of "The Vitagraph," it has been re-engaged for another week. Special matinees, at which children will be admitted at reduced charges, are announced to take place every afternoon, commencing on Monday next. The series of pictures will be largely extended for these afternoon performances.

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Brighton Gazette, Brighton, jeudi 22 octobre 1896, p. 8.