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