Théâtre Optique
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The Théâtre Optique is an animated moving picture system invented by Émile Reynaud and patented in 1888. From 28 October 1892 to March 1900, Reynaud gave over 12,800 shows to a total of over 500,000 v
A performance of Pauvre Pierrot as imagined by Louis Poyet, published in La Nature in July 1892
1888 patent illustration (top view): A=praxinoscope, B=axis, C=crown with protruding pins, D=reel drum with film, E=reel drum, F=flexible band, attached to drum E
1888 patent illustration (side view): O=direct viewing position
Théâtre Optique advertisement bill, offering demonstrations daily between 2 and 5 (except Saturdays)
Le Clown et ses chiens
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Le Clown et ses chiens is an 1892 French short animated film hand-painted in colour by Émile Reynaud. It consists of 300 individually painted images and lasts about 10 minutes. It was the second film
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…films at the Cabinet Fantastique of the Musée Grévin in Paris. The show included three Pantomimes Illumineuses films, Pauvre Pierrot!, Un bon bock, and Le Clown et ses chiens. Reynaud acted as the projectionist and the show was accompanied by Gaston Paulin on the piano. Paulin had written the music especially for the shows…
Sketch for Le Clown et ses chiens