Rollerskating in Australia, 1896
July 5, 2010 8:08 AM Subscribe
Le Patineur Grotesque: Victorian rollerskating in Australia
Australia oldest surviving film was screened last March for the first time since 1896. Filmed by Maurius Sestier, it may be a joke on rival filmmaker, who was touring a similar film at the time.
By the by, Australian Screen welcome comments from anyone who has more information about the location of the film, or the rollerskater himself.
Australia oldest surviving film was screened last March for the first time since 1896. Filmed by Maurius Sestier, it may be a joke on rival filmmaker, who was touring a similar film at the time.
By the by, Australian Screen welcome comments from anyone who has more information about the location of the film, or the rollerskater himself.
The Victorian roller skating scene in "Heaven's Gate" makes that film loveable, no matter what.
posted by Faze at 9:48 AM on July 5, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by Faze at 9:48 AM on July 5, 2010 [1 favorite]
Ten years later, Charlie Chapin did some good comedy roller skating;
...or, if you prefer, the whole movie.
posted by eye of newt at 11:30 AM on July 5, 2010
...or, if you prefer, the whole movie.
posted by eye of newt at 11:30 AM on July 5, 2010
um...20 years later
posted by eye of newt at 11:44 AM on July 5, 2010
posted by eye of newt at 11:44 AM on July 5, 2010
Fun. But the copy on that page is godawful.
posted by turgid dahlia at 3:07 PM on July 5, 2010
posted by turgid dahlia at 3:07 PM on July 5, 2010
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