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Félicien Trewey

Acting 12 credits

Biography

Félicien Trewey was a French performer and actor who appeared in several motion pictures produced by the Lumiere brothers during the 1890s. His filmography includes appearances in short subjects such as L'Arroseur arrosé, Le Photographe, and La Sortie de l'usine Lumière à Lyon. In these early works, Trewey often utilized his skills as a magician and pantomimist. His contributions to the development of early cinema were documented through his participation in various exhibitions and demonstrations of the Cinematographe. As a versatile entertainer, Trewey transitioned his stage talents to the screen, helping to establish the medium during its formative years. His work remains a significant subject of study for historians interested in the origins of film performance and early cinematic techniques.

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Full filmography

  • Serpent (1896) as Himself
  • Transformation by Hats (1895) as Himself (Performer of Chapeaugraphy) (uncredited)
  • Writing Backwards (1896) as Himself
  • Assiettes tournantes (1896) as Himself
  • Partie de cartes (1897)
  • The Card Game (1896) as Man Playing Cards, Seated on the Right (uncredited)
  • The Transformation of a Hat (1897)
  • London Street Dancers (1896) as himself
  • Pierrot et la mouche (1898) as Pierrot
  • Jongleur au ballon (1896) as Himself
  • The Lumière Brothers' First Films (1996) as Himself - Playing Cards
  • Un prêté pour un rendu (1896) as Himself