Adolphe Le Prince

Born: 1872, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK

Died: 1901, Fire Island, New York, USA

 

Adolphe Le Prince was the son of Louis Aimé Augustin Le Prince and he appeared in several of his father's film experiments. Although Adolphe was not an actor he was one of the first people to appear on a truly moving image.

Roundhay Garden Scene (1888) as Himself

Adolphe is on the left as one of the four participants of this early film experiment. The two older members of the party on the right of the picture are his grandparents. This was filmed on 14th October 1888.

 

Accordian Player (1888) as Accordian Player

 

This was probably also filmed at the Roundhay house.