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Soldiers Of The Cross (film)
''Soldiers of the Cross'' was a multimedia production directed by Joseph Perry, made in Australia by the Limelight Department of the Salvation Army. It premiered in 1900 and toured nationally and internationally until 1920. The production consisted of film segments and photographic glass slides. It was presented alongside a live evangelistic lecture, given by Commandant Herbert Howard Booth. A 20-30 piece orchestra performed the original score, written by Major Robert McAnally. Historians consider ''Soldiers of the Cross'' to be a landmark in production in the development of the Australian film industry. ''Soldiers of the Cross'' included episodes from the life of Christ, as well as stories of early Christian martyrs. It aimed to stir audiences to religious devotion. The only surviving material from ''Soldiers of the Cross'' is a collection of 200 photographic glass slides. These are currently held by the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Perry (cinematographer)
Joseph Henry Perry (5 August 1863 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, UK – 29 April 1943 in Sydney, Australia) was an English-born New Zealander and Australian cinematographer, entrepreneur and Salvation Army officer. Born to Joseph Perry Sr. and Eliza Hall, his sons Orizaba, Reginald and Stanley also went on to have careers in the Australian film industry. Perry helped establish Australia's first film studio in Melbourne, and went on to make several early multi media presentations for the Army's Limelight Department including with Herbert Booth, '' Soldiers of the Cross''. Perry was responsible for capturing the first ever inauguration of a nation (Australia) recorded on film in history. Perry initiated the setting up of Salvation Army Biorama companies with projection equipment and electric generators, to travel around the country giving presentations. Filmography Australia *1898 Social Salvation (Documentary) *1899 Passion Films (Short) *1900 Second Victorian Contingent Leaving ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
