The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat (1896)
A group of people are standing along the platform of a railway station in La Ciotat, waiting for a train. One is seen coming, at some distance, and eventually stops at the platform. Doors of the railway-cars open and attendants help passengers off and on. Popular legend has it that, when this film was shown, the first-night audience fled the café in terror, fearing being run over by the "approaching" train. This legend has since been identified as promotional embellishment, though there is evidence to suggest that people were astounded at the capabilities of the Lumières' cinématographe.
Director: Louis Lumière, Auguste Lumière
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1 min
Release Date: June 30, 1896
Filmori Rating: 3.5/5 (2 ratings)
Cast
- Madeleine Koehler - Self
- Marcel Koehler - Self
- Marguerite Lumière - Self (credited as Mrs. Auguste Lumière)
- Jeanne-Joséphine Lumière - Self
- Rose Lumière - Self
- Suzanne Lumière - Self
Cinematography: Louis Lumière
Production: Lumière
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr
Keywords
france, cinema on cinema, beginning, train, railway station, early cinema, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat about?
- A group of people are standing along the platform of a railway station in La Ciotat, waiting for a train. One is seen coming, at some distance, and eventually stops at the platform. Doors of the railway-cars open and attendants help passengers off and on. Popular legend has it that, when this film was shown, the first-night audience fled the café in terror, fearing being run over by the "approaching" train. This legend has since been identified as promotional embellishment, though there is evidence to suggest that people were astounded at the capabilities of the Lumières' cinématographe.
- Who directed The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat?
- The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat was directed by Louis Lumière, Auguste Lumière.
- Who stars in The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat?
- The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat stars Madeleine Koehler, Marcel Koehler, Marguerite Lumière, Jeanne-Joséphine Lumière, Rose Lumière, Suzanne Lumière.
- How long is The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat?
- The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat has a runtime of 1m (1 minutes).
- What genre is The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat?
- The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat is a Documentary film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat?
- The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat has a Filmori rating of 3.5/5 based on 2 ratings.
- Where was The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat produced?
- The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat was produced in France.