
Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre
“Current stars of theatre and variety captured on film, some with synchronized sound and hand tinted color.”
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).
Top Cast
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- Director
- Clément Maurice, Marguerite Vrignault, Émile Reynaud
- Original Title
- Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clément Maurice, Marguerite Vrignault, Émile Reynaud
Department Leadership Roster
Clément Maurice
Director
Marguerite Vrignault
Director
Émile Reynaud
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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).
Who directed Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre?
Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre was directed by Clément Maurice, Marguerite Vrignault, Émile Reynaud.
Who stars in Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre?
The principal cast of Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre includes Cléo de Mérode, Benoit Constant Coquelin, Sarah Bernhardt, Harry Relph, Carlotta Zambelli.
When was Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre released and how long is it?
Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre was released in 1900 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
