Harrry Ellsworth Feicht

              Pictorial Reproduction
OBERAMMERGAU
ITS PEOPLE AND ITS PLAY


230 Colored Views 



Figure
 

HARRY ELLSWORTH FEICHT LECTURER

Choir Singers.  Chimes


NOTE
—Mr. Feicht is the only American who ever lectured to the performers in Oberammergau on the subject of their play.  His views are different from all others and are the only ones shown to and endorsed by the villagers in Oberammergau.




BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT TOURING UNDER THE DIRECTION OF 
The Interstate Lecture Bureau Co.

CINCINNATI, OHIO
ST. LOUIS. MO.


Feicht's Famous Reproductions


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MR. ANTON LANG THE STOVE BUILDER, WHO PLAYED THE PART OF CHRIST

MISS ANNA FLUNGER THE FIELD HAND, WHO PLAYED THE PART OF MARY
MR. FEICHT LECTURER


To the Public

T
HIS is the most complete set of colored stereopticon views of Oberammergau in this country.  Made from photographs secured and taken by Mr. Feicht during his residence in the Bavarian village.  The views number 230 and include every tableau and scene in the play, from the entrance of the chorus at 8 A. M. to the finale at 5:30 P. M. Individual pictures of all the principal performers in the characters they assumed, and as they appear in daily life.  Numerous views of the village, the theater (interior and exterior), the village band, the church (interior and exterior) with its beautiful chimes and choir singers, bird's-eye views, all who have played the part of Christus since 1840, the first Oberammergau Passion Play of 1634, also the play in 1820, 1890 and 1900, Linderhof, Ettal, Tourists in Oberammergau, the Ludwig monument and others of equal interest but too numerous to mention.  The views are new.  The slides were made from photographs taken and secured by Mr. Feicht, and were painted from his color notes by Miss Louise Pollock, the famous colorist, and are correct in every detail.




These Views are the only ones in America shown to and endorsed by the performers in Oberammergau




See letters of endorsement on third page.  The full music score of the Passion Play has never been published.  Several numbers, however, were secured and will be given by a special orchestra during the scenes for which they were composed.  One of the selections is 200 years old.




Moving Pictures have never been made of any scene in the Passion Play Unless you have heard Feicht's lecture, you have never seen the endorsed views




By special arrangement touring under the direction of THE INTERSTATE LECTURE BUREAU CO.
CINCINNATI, OHIO
ST. LOUIS, MO.



230 COLORED VIEWS



Made from Photographs taken and secured by Mr. Feicht during his residence in Oberammergau.  These views are different from all others.




Select Orchestra will render some of the original music brought from Oberammergau.




Choir Singers and Chimes introduced in the beautiful Oberammergau church scene.



Fiecht's Famous Reproductions


Oberammergau, July 7, 1901.




I herewith certify with pleasure that the views exhibited here by Mr. Harry Ellsworth Feicht, on July 5th, are exact reproductions from the original scenes of the Passion Play of 1900.




ANTON LANG,
Christus in Passion Play, 1900.


Oberammergau, July 8, 1901.




I certify herewith that the pictures of the Passion Play which Mr. Harry Ellsworth Feicht exhibited to the Oberammergau people are artistic, wonderful in coloring, and that these alone are the genuine pictures of the 1900 Passion Play.




ANNA FLUNGER,
Mary in Passion Play.




FigureMR. ANTON LANG AS CHRIST
MISS FLUNGER AS MARY



Oberammergau, July 8, 1901.




I was personally present at the illustrated lecture on the Passion Play, given by Mr. Harry Ellsworth Feicht in Oberammergau July 5, 1901, and state with great pleasure that the reproductions coincided absolutely with the actual performance.  This I state in good faith as director of the orchestra.




ANTON LECHNER.




Oberammergau, July 7, 1901.




The undersigned certifies that he personally saw the illustrated lecture given by Mr. Harry Ellsworth Feicht on July 5th, and that his views alone are the only genuine pictures of the Passion Play of 1900, and that all other similar entertainments are undoubtedly fraudulent.




SEBASTIAN BAUER,
Pilate in Passion Play, 1900.



Oberammergau, July 9, 1901.




The undersigned certifies that the colored views exhibited by Mr. Harry Ellsworth Feicht, of the Passion Play of 1900 in Oberammergau, are the only genuine ones.




JOHANN ZWINK,
Judas in the Passion Play, 1900.



Oberammergau, July 7, 1901.




The undersigned certifies with pleasure that the colored views which Mr. Harry Ellsworth Feicht exhibited on July 5th in the Gymnasium Hall delighted the numerous spectators exceedingly.  The views were excellent, and perfect reproductions of the actors and scenes in the Passion Play of 1900, the colors being identical with the original costumes and scenes.  The views of Oberammergau and surroundings were artistic and well executed.




LUDWIG LANG.
Director General Passion Play, 1900.



Oberammergau, July 6, 1901.




Mr. Harry Ellsworth Feicht had the kindness to give to the inhabitants of Oberammergau on July 5, 1901, his excellent illustrated lecture representing the people and views of the Ammer Valley, also all the scenes and tableaux of the Passion Play of 1900 in colors.  While thanking Mr. Feicht very much for his trouble, it can be certified that all his views are genuine of the people, place and play.




FERDINAND FELDIGEL,
Musical Director Passion
Play, 1900.




European and American Endorsements of Feicht's Oberammergau



Baltimore Sun


Mr. Feicht is a speaker who displays much earnestness.  The audience closely followed the lecturer and attested its appreciation by frequent applause.  Altogether the lecture gave a clear idea of what the great spectacle, which attracted so many to the little Bavarian town in 1900, is like.




Cincinnati Enquirer


The lecturer was heard and enjoyed by two large audiences at the Pike, and few if any lecturers have made the impression that he did on his audiences.  The views are all that have been claimed for them and Mr. Feicht's instructive talk rounds out one of the best lectures that has been heard here in some time.  It scored such a phenomenal hit that Mr. Feicht has been engaged to repeat the lecture next Sunday afternoon and evening.




Buffalo Courier


There is no one on the lecture platform at this time who is so well equipped to speak of this quaint Bavarian village and its people, as Mr. Feicht, who spent months living among them and studying their daily lives.  He became thoroughly and intimately familiar with all the details of the most wonderful of all performances and is to-day the best equipped lecturer on the subject.




St. Louis Globe Democrat


The illustrated lecture on Oberammergau given last night at the Olympic Theater was an excellent portrayal.  Mr. Feicht explained each view in a very interesting manner.  The church scene at the close was especially beautiful.  The chimes of the bells announcing the hour for the evening service and an invisible singer made it very realistic.




Columbus (O.) Dispatch


Oberammergau was brought to Columbus' doors by one who has lived for weeks among the Oberammergauers, eaten at their tables, conversed with them in the fields, talked with them in the hours of leisure, and found admission to their inner confidence.  Mr. Feicht talks as one who had stepped upon the stage from an earthly heaven, from the side of Christus and Mary.  No marvel then, the profound impression made by lecturer, lecture and lesson.




Indianapolis News


Mr. Feicht made himself a favorite from the start by his pleasing delivery and his seeming sympathy with the subject of his remarks.  He used no notes to refresh his memory, but the words flowed from his lips in well rounded sentences that carried his auditors with him and made them feel the earnestness and sincerity of the man before them.




Dayton Daily Journal


It was one of the most brilliant audiences gathered in Dayton for some years.  The theater was filled, every seat being occupied.  Nothing approaching Mr. Feicht's fine views have ever been cast from a stereopticon, and that is the whole truth of it.




Toledo Bee


Mr. Feicht's story is certainly wonderful and he tells it well.  Such an impression did it make that he will repeat it next Sunday evening.




Detroit Tribune


Oberammergau was the subject of Mr. Harry Ellsworth Feicht's lecture at the Detroit Opera House.  His subject was handled with more attention to the details than any previous effort in this city.  Fine views were projected on the screen.  Both the lecture and the views were well received and this welcome was responsible for a return engagement next Sunday afternoon and evening.




Grand Rapids Herald


A large audience at the Grand last night enjoyed the interesting pictorial lecture on 
Oberammergau
 given by Harry Ellsworth Feicht.  He is an interesting lecturer, and held the rapt attention of the audience throughout the evening.




Toledo Times


For an hour and a half Mr. Harry Ellsworth Feicht held the interest of a large audience at the Valentine Theater.  Mr. Feicht does not make the mistake of many lecturers and rely upon his stereopticon to convey the pictures to the mind, but he has a carefully prepared lecture that would be interesting alone.




Nashville News


Those who saw Mr. Feicht's Oberammergau at the Tabernacle last night enjoyed one of the best entertainments given in Nashville this season.




Dayton Daily News


Mr. Harry Ellsworth Feicht gave his lecture on Oberammergau last evening.  Although this was the fortieth presentation in Dayton this season, many were turned away, unable to gain admission.




Buffalo Express


Mr. Feicht has not only a most complete collection of views, but a great store of information about the play the players, their theater and their village.




Baltimore American


The views were most beautiful.  Mr. Feicht showed pictures taken by himself of the actors and actresses in their homes and laboring in the fields, and then in contrast these same people garbed in the costume worn when in the play.




Cleveland Plain Dealer


Feicht's presentation drew a large audience, and the audience was well pleased with the entertainment.  It proved so successful that it was decided to repeat it next Sunday afternoon and evening.  The characters were extremely well brought out, the whole presentation being of unusual merit.




Franklin (O.) Chautauqua


Sunday night Feicht's beautiful views of Oberammergau had the distinction of drawing the largest evening attendance of the Chautauqua.  The lecture, pictures, music and chimes left a decidedly pleasing impression, and Mr. Feicht enjoys the distinction of having given the finest illustrated lecture ever seen on these grounds.




SEYMORE S. TIBBALS
.





Endorsed by the Performers in Oberammergau



Oberammergau, July 5, 1901.




MOST ESTEEMED FELLOW-CITIZENS:




Kindly allow me to address a few words to the one to whom we are all indebted for this most enjoyable entertainment.  By presenting these views here before us to-night, you, Mr. Feicht, have given us the greatest pleasure, not alone in recalling many incidents connected with the Passion Play to our minds, but it is the first time that many of us have ever been given the opportunity of viewing the Passion Play, for as actors in the same, it has never been our privilege to be numbered among the audience.  In the name of those present to-night, I thank you, Mr. Feicht, for your beautiful and true presentation of the Passion Play, as well as for the many great sacrifices you have made in order that we might enjoy the exalting pleasure.  We thank you for your noble work in presenting this play and for gaining new friends for it beyond the ocean, and for working in behalf of the Holy Cause in your own country.  We wish you the greatest success and pray that you may be as warm a champion of this cause among your own countrymen as we have had the pleasure of perceiving you to be here this evening.  Again we thank you most heartily.




JOSEF MAYER,
Burgomaster (Mayor).Christus 1870-71-80-90, Prologus 1900.
 

FROM THE  PRESS OF BROWN AND WHITAKER HAMILTON, OHIO