https://youtu.be/320bROS13bg

L'Enfant Prodigue (1916) Pathé [Abbreviated]

The story of the prodigal son. A child steals from his family safe to impress a love interest. When she turns out not to be what he thought she was, he returns home seeking forgiveness.

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https://youtu.be/3AYbVI5xUFs

L'Enfant Prodigue (1900) Maguerite Vrignault

Pantomime rendition of the prodigal son. A part of the Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre.

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https://youtu.be/5ffJVgox89A

Le Troupier Pompette (1900) Marguerite Vrignault

Polin ( Paul Marsalés) performs a comic monologue about military life and being a soldier. A part of the Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre.

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https://youtu.be/g4aU0nx9S0o

Le Trapèze (1878) Charles Émile Reynaud

Praxinoscope animation of a flipping trapeze artist.

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https://youtu.be/b7BsmjMrU3w

Une Poule Introduite Dans un Concert (1900) Maguerite Vrignault

A chicken introduced into a concert. Jules Moy is a talented pianist; sadly, his piece was lost to time. A part of the Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre.

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https://youtu.be/38zbXYRv-Bc

Le Maître de ballet (1900) Marguerite Vrignault

Jules Moy is the Master of the ballet, who becomes so upset with his pupils that he erupts in a coughing fit. A part of the Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre.

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https://youtu.be/BReCTPgUPhM

Le Steeple-Chase (1878) Charles-Émile Reynaud

Praxinoscope animation of riders racing their horses in a steeplechase.

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https://youtu.be/72likiipo_k

Le Singe Musicien (1878) Charles-Émile Reynaud

Praxinoscope animation of a monkey playing a violin.

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https://youtu.be/THxK3kNcJZU

Le Rôtisseur (1878) Charles-Émile Reynaud

Praxinoscope animation of a chef cooking on his rotisserie.

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https://youtu.be/DgBl5GZc9Rk

Le Repas des Poulets (1878) Charles-Émile Reynaud

Praxinoscope animation of a girl feeding the chickens.

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