 The famous Parisian entertainment venue Le Chat Noir opened in 1881 and is remembered for its shadow plays, that renewed the popularity of such shows in France.The earliest public film screenings took place in existing (vaudeville) theatres and other venues that could be darkened and comfortably house an audience.Émile Reynaud screened his "Pantomimes Lumineuses" animated movies from 28 October 1892 to March 1900 at the Musée Grévin in Paris, with his Théâtre Optique system.