About Joseph Perry
Lived 1863 – 1943 (aged 79). Joseph Perry was an Australian cinematographer and film director.
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 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.
New Zealand 1898 Māori Scenes 1901 Royal Visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to New Zealand (Documentary short) Waimangu Geyser in action 1905 James Cook's 1769 landing in Gisborne (re-enactment)
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Who was Joseph Perry?
New Zealand cinematographer and entrepreneur
When was Joseph Perry born?
Joseph Perry was born on 5 August 1863 in Birmingham.
When did Joseph Perry die?
Joseph Perry died on 29 April 1943 in Sydney.
What was Joseph Perry's occupation?
Joseph Perry was a cinematographer and film director.
What nationality was Joseph Perry?
Joseph Perry was Australian.
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· DBpedia: Joseph Perry (cinematographer)
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