Constantin Philpsen
Lauritz Carl Constantin Philipsen (1 December 1859 in Copenhagen; died 23 August 1925 Copenhagen) is credited as one of the founders of the Cinema of Denmark.
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Constantin Philpsen
- Born
- 1859 · Copenhagen.
- Died
- 1925 · Copenhagen.
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Denmark
- Occupation
- film producer · film director · cinema owner
- Languages
- Danish
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Philipsen, a photographer toured Scandinavian nations from 1898 with his magic lantern He eventually sold his photography business to enter the emerging world of cinema on a full-time basis. Philipsen opened Denmark's first viable cinema the 158 seat Kosmorama in 1904 in Copenhagen He opened 26 more Kosmorama Cinemas in Denmark between 1905 and 1906. Though the majority of cinemas seated at most 300-400 people, Philipsen opened the large Palace Cinema seating 2500 and using a 30 piece orchestra in to former site of Copenhagen's Grand Central Railway station In addition to owning cinemas Philipsen began producing his own films from 1909.
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1859
Constantin Philpsen born at Copenhagen.
1925
Constantin Philpsen died at Copenhagen.
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His son Preben Philipsen (1910–2005) named his Constantin Film company after his father.
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- 1.Constantin Philipsen.
- 2.p. 182 Thomas, Alastair H. Historical Dictionary of Denmark Rowman & Littlefield, 26 Jul. 2016
- 3.p. 172 Abel, Richard Encyclopedia of Early Cinema Taylor & Francis, 2005
- 4.p. 51 Petterson, Palle B. Cameras into the Wild: A History of Early Wildlife and Expedition Filmmaking, 1895–1928 McFarland, 27 Jun. 2011
- 5.p. 173 Abel, Richard Encyclopedia of Early Cinema Taylor & Francis, 2005
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The authorities additionally record the headings Constantin Philipsen and Lauritz Carl Constantin Philipsen. His recorded language was Danish. One child is recorded: Preben Philipsen. Recorded as film producer, film director and cinema owner.
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