[Phono-L] McGinty at the Living Pictures

[Loran Hughes]

Very close, Bruce. Live performers recreate scenes in famous paintings.

Loran

On Oct 9, 2008, at 6:22 PM, BruceY wrote:

> Two very nice additions to the list. What was the Difference between a
> Living Picture Show, as opposed to a Moving Picture show. I have  
> tried to
> find an explanation on line but can't find one. I am just guessing,  
> but
> maybe an early form of late 19th century amusement where the  
> performers
> actually appeared on stage in a big giant frame in still form and  
> then came
> to life to perform? Just a guess, if anyone else knows please  
> enlighten me.
> I had never heard the reference to Living Pictures before and  
> assumed it was
> an early reference to the first motion pictures. An obvious mistake  
> on my
> part.
>
> Bruce