Cinematography Collection (#27)

Albert Schweitzer, medical missionary
Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) Alsatian medical missionary and theologian, philosopher and musican

Gloria Swanson in the film Don t Change Your Husband, 1919
Gloria Swanson (Gloria May Svensson) 1897-1893, American film actress of Polish extraction. Swanson, left, at a Grecian-style ball in Don t Change Your Husband 1919

John (1882-1942) and Lionel (1878-1954) Barrymore, American stage and screen actors. The Barrymore brothers came from a family with an illustrious theatre tradition

Greta Garbo (1905-90) Swedish-born American film actress

Aerial view of the Port Melbourne and Princess Pier
Aerial view of the old famous Princess Pier located at Port Melbourne

Some odds and ends of varied interest 1914
Some odds and ends of varied interest, including the Royal Mail steam packet Alcantara, an advert for the Pathescope Camera for amateur cinematography, and a Burberry advert

Lumiere / Louis / Ils Photo
LOUIS-JEAN LUMIERE French chemist, industrialist and pioneer (with his brother) of cinematography Date: 1864 - 1948

San SebastiᮮFestival 2012. Yvonne Blake
SPAIN. Donostia. San Telmo Municipal Museum. Anglo-Spanish costume designer Yvonne Blake (L) receives the National Cinematography award from Spanish culture minister Jose Ignacio Wert (R)

San SebastiᮮFestival 2010. lex de la Iglesia
DE LA IGLESIA, lex (1965). Spanish film director. Poses after receiving the Cinematography National Award during the 58th San Sebastian International Film Festival. September 18, 2010. SPAIN. Donostia

San SebastiᮮFestival 2009. Marib鬠Verd
Verd� ribel. Spanish actress. Receiving the Premio Nacional de Cinematografia (National Cinematography Prize) at the Hotel Maria Cristina. 57th San Sebastian International Film

George VI Coronation filmed
The historic ceremony of the Coronation of King George VI and his consort, Queen Elizabeth filmed for the first time. Many difficulties had to be overcome including special lighting arrangements

The Prize Fight, 1814 and 1914
Depictions of the Prize Fight, of 1814 (above) and of 1914 (below). In the earlier version there is as much fighting in the crowd as there is in the boxing ring. Date: July 1914

Cinematography trophies on display
Various trophies on display. The notice reads: Modern Bee Breeding, but the large trophy at the centre is for Amateur Cinematography

People in a park, with cine camera
People in a park, watching an event. A man stands with a cine camera on a tripod, filming

Cross-section diagram of a cine camera

Etienne Jules Marey (1830-1903) French physiologist. Pioneer of cinematography. From reverse of commemorative plaquette showing Marey at his desk

August (1862-1954) and Louis (1864-1948) Lumiere. French chemists and pioneers of cinematography. Reverse of medal commemorating 50 years of cinematography (1895-1945)

August (1862-1954) and Louis (1864-1948) Lumiere French chemists and pioneers of cinematography. Obverse of medal commemorating 50 years of cinematography (1895-1945)

Etienne Jules Mareys (1830-1903) chambre chrono-photographique, the first cine-camera, being used to study movement of creatures in aquarium (top)

Louis Jean Lumiere (1864-1948), French chemist and pioneer of cinematography. Collaborated with his elder brother, Auguste. From obverse of commemorative plaquette

Series of frames of a cat falling. Cinematography enabled Muybridge and Marey to study the locomotion of animals. From Les dernieres merveilles de la science (The Latest Marvels of Science), Paris

Cameramen under fire while filming an engagement while reporting on the First Balkan War, 1912-1913. This war was between the Balkan League (Bulgaria, Greece)

Eadwaerd Muybridge (1830-1904) English-born American inventor and photographer, giving a talk to the Royal Society, London, England, on his photographic studies of animal motion. May 1889

French soldiers using film of a cavalry charge for rifle practice. 1912. From Le Petit Journal, (Paris, 30 June 1912). Halftone

John Mackenzie Bacon (1846-1904) English scientific writer and lecturer interested in astronomy, ballooning, wireless telegraphy, acoustics, and cinematography. Engraving c1900

De Forest pioneering Phonofilm, 1924 C014 / 2055
De Forest pioneering Phonofilm. US inventor and electrical and radio engineer Lee De Forest (centre right, 1873-1961) filming in Phonofilm in 1924 in the grounds of the White House, Washington DC

Silent film production, 1922 C016 / 8830
Silent film production. Filming in 1922 of a scene from a silent film and burlesque on the burning of Rome. A burlesque is intended to amuse by caricaturing the topic depicted

Reporters filming law hearings, 1939 C016 / 8831
Reporters filming law hearings. Cameramen and reporters filming the confirmation hearing to determine the suitability of US justice Felix Frankfurter (1882-1965)

Kinetographe projector, 1897
Kinetographe projector. 19th-century artwork of an early type of movie projector using kinetographe technology. Examples of this included Edisons Kinetoscope

Kinetographe operator, 1897
Kinetographe operator. 19th-century artwork of a film-maker operating an early type of movie camera called a kinetographe

Photozootrope, 1897
Photozootrope. 19th-century artwork of a device called a photozootrope built by French inventor Henri Joly (1866-1945). This was an early motion picture projector

Cinema projector, 1897
Cinema projector. 19th-century artwork of an early type of cinema projector called a cinematographe. This longitudinal section shows the interior workings of the machine

J. Stuart Blackton, UK-US film producer C016 / 4590
James Stuart Blackton (1875-1941), UK-US film producer, with two children. Blackton co-founded Vitagraph Studios in 1897. He directed many silent films

Disabled film projectionist, 1919 C016 / 4502
Disabled film projectionist. One-legged World War I veteran (left) working as a film projectionist. This is an exhibit poster produced by the Red Cross Institute for Crippled and Disabled Men

War film production, early 20th century C016 / 2544
War film production, early 20th century. Film-makers and actors during production of a battle scene in an early silent film

Louis Lumiere Photo
LOUIS-JEAN LUMIERE French pioneer of cinematography, photographed towards the end of his life in 1937. Date: 1864 - 1948

St. Georges Church, Brandon Hill, Bristol, England. where WILLIAM GREEN, cinematography pioneer, married HELENA FRIESE in 1874, and changed his name to WILLIAM FRIESE-GREENE. Date: 1950s

Photographic film, computer artwork

Kinora camera advertisement
Advertisement for the Kinora, which, without lantern or screen shows " living" pictures taken with a hand camera and, according to the ad

Birth of Cinematography
Dr Plateaus Phenakistoscope Examples

Romanian Peasants Panic
Panic breaks out when a mobile cinema gives peasants of Bessarabia, Romania, their first glimpse of the wonders of cinematography !

Lumiere Cinematography
People are amused by what they see on the screen

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"Cinematography: A Timeless Art Captured Through the Lens" Step back in time to the enchanting world of cinema, where iconic stars and breathtaking visuals come alive. Elizabeth Taylor, the English-American actress known for her mesmerizing beauty, graced the screens of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer productions in the 1950s. Her radiant presence illuminated every frame with an undeniable charm. Herbert Marshall, a distinguished British film and theatre actor during 1934-1935, brought depth and sophistication to his roles. His performances were a testament to the power in capturing emotions that transcend time. Greta Garbo's portrait from 1927 by artist Russell Ball is a hauntingly captivating glimpse into her enigmatic persona. The mastery behind this artwork mirrors the artistry found within cinematic masterpieces. From adventure-filled tales like "Swallows and Amazons" to monumental moments captured in "Lincoln Triumphant, " cinematography has immortalized history on celluloid. The grandeur of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D. C. , frozen in time during the c1930s, stands as a testament to both architectural marvels and visual storytelling. The pioneering work of Ponting Cinematographs showcased their prowess through "The Bow of Terra Nova" captured between 1910-1913. This remarkable footage transports us back to Captain Scott's ill-fated Antarctic expedition, evoking awe-inspiring landscapes frozen forever on film. Ava Gardner, an American actress who captivated audiences throughout the 20th century under Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's banner, epitomizes timeless elegance on screen. Her magnetic presence continues to inspire generations even today. In 1940, Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh ignited sparks as they shared unforgettable chemistry in their iconic roles. Their performances remind us how actors become vessels for cinematographers' visions - bringing characters vividly to life before our eyes.