The Lost Chord (1911 film)
| The Bells | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | W. J. Lincoln |
| Produced by |
William Gibson Millard Johnson John Tait Nevin Tait |
| Written by | W. J. Lincoln |
| Based on | the song The Lost Chord by Sir Arthur Sullivan |
| Cinematography | Orrie Perry |
Production company | |
Release dates | 13 May 1911[1] |
Running time | 5,000 feet[2] |
| Country | Australia |
| Language |
Silent film English intertitles |
The Lost Chord is a 1911 Australian feature-length film directed by W. J. Lincoln based on the famous song The Lost Chord by Sir Arthur Sullivan.[3]
Screenings were often accompanied by a singer who would perform the song.[4][5] The film has been regarded as one of the earlier example of film-sound synchronisation.[2]
It is now considered a lost film.
References
- ↑ "Advertising.". The Argus. Melbourne: National Library of Australia. 6 May 1911. p. 23. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
- 1 2 "AUSTRALODDITIES.". Queensland Times (Ipswich) (Qld. : 1909 - 1954). Ipswich) (Qld.: National Library of Australia. 19 August 1949. p. 6 Edition: DAILY. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ↑ Mary Bateman, 'W. J. Lincoln', Cinema Papers, June–July 1980 p 214
- ↑ Andrew Pike and Ross Cooper, Australian Film 1900–1977: A Guide to Feature Film Production, Melbourne: Oxford University Press, 1998, 20.
- ↑ "AMUSEMENTS.". The Mercury. Hobart, Tas.: National Library of Australia. 12 June 1911. p. 6. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
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