02 Sep 2013
Lumiere's First Picture Shows
An overview of the works of French film pioneers Louis and Auguste Lumière from 1895 to 1897.
The Melbourne Cup
This film documents the 1896 Melbourne Cup horse race including footage of the crowd watching the race.
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