Louis Lumière Movies

The launching of the ship Varèse in Livourne.

Lyon, Men rescue rabbits from flood.

Belfast firefighters demonstrate a ladder.

The product of the mind of a jokester. The mind of a director, too. Props and gags, slow rhythm like Laurel and Hardy, and conscientious actors who go all out.

Dragon Parade, then passage of several carriages.

Two boxers climb into barrels and proceed to pummel each other in this novelty film from the Lumières.

A mother takes her children for a walk, lifts her baby girl out of the buggy and gently sets her down to the ground. She then moves a few steps away and calls her name, to demonstrate that her baby can walk.

Pierrot woos Columbine, who abandons Harlequin. An old witch hands Harlequin a magical flute that will make his wishes come true, whenever it is played. It is now time for Harlequin to play his tricks.

A bunch of guys pulling a long rope out of the water, never revealing what its attached to.

A woman, who tried to smuggle goods under her clothes, is brought to an excise duty office for further inspection.

A magician performs various tricks.

Surrounded by an escort and preceded by the Prefect, President Félix Faure saluted as he advanced.

Four mountaineers descend a snow-covered mountain.

The President of France and entourage on a pier's promenade.