The phonoscope (Nov 1896-Dec 1899)

4 THE PHONOSCOPE May, 1897 MAGUIRE & BAUCUS, ltd LUMIERE PHOTOGRAPHIC FILMS FOR EDISON STANDARD OR GAUGE MACHINES S the demand for foreign -film subjects is so great, we have entered into an agreement with A. Lumiere & Sons, Lyons, France, by which we control the sale of these celebrated films in the United States and Great Britian. A _^ Tljey are accurately perforated for arjy Standard Guage Macrjirje The American Public is ever willing to patronize any meritorious entertainment and it is now possible for the exhibitor to sustain the interest by presenting to multiplied audiences, new and eventful subjects, never before seen in America, thereby increasing his earnings tenfold. Such subjects as skirt dances, and many of the early commonplace scenes are passe. Attractive scenes and sensational inci= dents taken in all sections of the globe, have been photographed at large expense by a staff of experts, who are constantly on the alert for novel and interesting events and travel thousands of miles in order to secure them; for instance, thrilling Hull Fights at SevillB, Spain, Turkish Trcmps leaving for the Turko-G-rEciau War, Steaming around a FrEucti BattlEship on the Mediterranean Sea. Viewing Jerusalem from the back platform of a moving train; arrival by steamer at SidnEy, Australia] Caravan crossing the FjESErt Sahara, Pistol duel in the Fantambleau Forest, France, Coronation of Czar and Czarina at St, Petersburg, Russia) and scenes in which appear Emperor William of G-ermany, King Humbert and Queen of Italy, Prince Df Wales, Queen ITictcria, President FaurE of France, etc. Spirited Cavalry Charges and Military MaUDEUvers by troops and regiments of England, France, Germany, Austria, Russia, Italy. Spain, Turkey, etc., Turko-Grecian TVar incidents, scenes from Egypt, Algiers, Turkey, Mexico, Australia, and the interior of Africa showing the customs, habits and wierd dances of the uncivilised natives, besides hundreds of others too numerous to mention. Special arrangements have been made to take views of THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE CELEBRATION AND PARADE IN LONDON which we will be enabled to furnish at an early date. "While the Lumiere films are all made in uniform lengths of about sixty feet (because of their being taken slower than those of American manufacture, (the duration of each scene when projected on the screen exceeds that of any 120-foot film subject of the latter, yet the action in the picture is perfect. PRICE $15 EACH. Complete catalogue containing about 500 subjects mailed FREE. CINEMATOGRAPHS LUMIERE We beg to announce that the remaining stock of A. Lumiere & Sons, 30th Street, New York, has been taken over by us and will be sold outright at reasonable prices. The machines are guaranteed to be in perfect condition ABOUT 1000 CINEMATOGRAPHE FILMS (SLIGHTLY USED BUT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION) AND 300 DITTO (NEW) INCLUDING MANY OF THE MOST INTERESTING FOREIGN AND AMERICAN SUBJECTS ARE OFFERED FOR SALE AT A LIBERAL REDUCTION. Until further notice we will sell the celebrated — — -^^^ International Films, ™ at $10 Each Original Edison Films, r\^z^rj%Er) $8 Each As we are overstocked on Special Edison Subjects, we offer them at the above price as long as the}" last. — Send for list. J^JJ? LAST The latest and best American Projecting Machine THE BIOSCOPE MODEL Combining the best features of all other similar machines with improvements for preventing the burning of films, producing colored effects to pictures, etc., etc. Send for detailed information. WEIGHT ABOUT 30 POUNDS. PRICE COMPLETE, $125. flAGUIRE & BAUCUS, Ltd. Largest Dealers in Films and Projecting Machines in the World No. 9 New Broad Street, London No. 44 Pine Street, New York