The Fairground Bioscope Show
(Contains Link to Video Production)
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The heyday of the travelling bioscope (early silent cinematograph) shows was between the late 1890’s and the First World War. Showfolk presented picture shows on the fairground. The show-fronts of these bioscope shows became very elaborate with ornate carvings. Most shows also featured a large fairground organ situated on the show-front. All the electricity was produced by steam power from a steam road locomotive stationed adjacent to the show. A belt from the steam engines’ flywheel would drive a dynamo mounted on the front of the engine. The dynamo could produce 110 volts D.C. – 40 amps @ 750 rpm, suitable for powering the carbon arc lighting, projector and organ. Continue reading The Early Cinema Presentations