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Patineur Grotesque by Frères Lumière

1896

Patineur Grotesque by Frères Lumière

1896

  • NFSA ID0T5EGJ26
  • TypeFilm
  • MediumMoving Image
  • FormShort
  • Year1896

This film by Frères Lumière cinematographer, Marius Sestier, features a comic rollerskater of great agility who entertains the public in Prince Alfred Park, Sydney. It is thought to be Australia's earliest surviving film.

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Association Frères Lumière

This film by Frères Lumière cinematographer, Marius Sestier, features a comic rollerskater of great agility who entertains the public in Prince Alfred Park, Sydney. It is thought to be Australia's earliest surviving film.

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