Dictionary of Sydney

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Patineur Grotesque

Thought to be Australia's earliest surviving film and the first comedy film, it shows a man rollerskating in Prince Alfred Park. It was first screened in France in 1897 and not screened in Australian until 2010.

Milestone
Created
1896
Name
Alternate
The Burlesque Roller Skater
Alternate
The Humourous Rollerskater
Position
1896
1896
Type