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− | Carl Hertz | + | [[Carl Hertz]] (1859-1924) was an American magician |
− | (1859-1924) American magician | + | |
+ | Born [[Louis Morgenstein]], used the stage name [[Carl Hertz]]. | ||
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One of several famous magicians who were to add films to their repertoires during the early years of cinematography. | One of several famous magicians who were to add films to their repertoires during the early years of cinematography. | ||
− | For full story click on this link: https://www.victorian-cinema.net/hertz | + | For full story of Hertz, click on this link: '''https://www.victorian-cinema.net/hertz''' |
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May 11, 1896: Hertz demonstrated the Cinematographe, the latest invention in moving pictures, for the first time in Southern Africa at the [[Empire Palace of Varieties]], Johannesburg, then part of the South African Republic (Transvaal). The films shown included scenes of Highland Dances, Street Scenes in London, Trilby Dance, Military Parade and the Soldier's Courtship. | May 11, 1896: Hertz demonstrated the Cinematographe, the latest invention in moving pictures, for the first time in Southern Africa at the [[Empire Palace of Varieties]], Johannesburg, then part of the South African Republic (Transvaal). The films shown included scenes of Highland Dances, Street Scenes in London, Trilby Dance, Military Parade and the Soldier's Courtship. | ||
− | July 9, 1896: Hertz demonstrated the Cinematographe | + | July 9, 1896: Hertz also demonstrated the Cinematographe at the [[Opera House]] in Port Elizabeth. |
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Revision as of 05:13, 10 May 2022
Carl Hertz (1859-1924) was an American magician
Born Louis Morgenstein, used the stage name Carl Hertz.
One of several famous magicians who were to add films to their repertoires during the early years of cinematography.
For full story of Hertz, click on this link: https://www.victorian-cinema.net/hertz
Contribution to SA film
May 11, 1896: Hertz demonstrated the Cinematographe, the latest invention in moving pictures, for the first time in Southern Africa at the Empire Palace of Varieties, Johannesburg, then part of the South African Republic (Transvaal). The films shown included scenes of Highland Dances, Street Scenes in London, Trilby Dance, Military Parade and the Soldier's Courtship.
July 9, 1896: Hertz also demonstrated the Cinematographe at the Opera House in Port Elizabeth. [[
Sources
Eastern Province Herald - July 1896
https://www.victorian-cinema.net/hertz
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