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Alexandre Promio

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Alexandre Promio

Born July 9, 1868 · Lyon, France

Died December 24, 1926 · aged 58

Alexandre Promio was a pioneering French cinematographer and director who played a crucial role in the early development of motion pictures. As a key figure in the Lumière Brothers' company, he helped introduce and spread cinema across Europe and beyond, capturing some of the earliest moving images of major events and everyday life. His work included Sweden’s first newsreel, documenting King Oscar…

Known For

Niagara FallsNiagara Falls · 1896
Niagara Falls
★ 4.61896
MovieDocumentary
A stationary camera looks west across Niagara Falls from the United States' side (the Niagara River rushes toward the falls from right to left). Virtually overlooking the falls and surrounded by the swift current not far from the camera is a small island where six or eight tourists watch the water, talk, and move about.
Arab Cortege, GenevaArab Cortege, Geneva · 1896
Arab Cortege, Geneva
★ 5.41896
MovieDocumentary
A stationary camera looks across a busy corner toward a store front marked "The Divan." The words "des fees" are beneath. A cortege of Arabs, about 20 persons in the party, walk past; the dignitaries are in front, attended by men with horns and drums. Coming in the other direction are local Swiss, who pay little attention, and a group of native-garbed Africans. The dozen or so well-dressed denizens of Geneva who are sitting on the steps of the Divan take it all in.
MarchéMarché · 1896
Marché
★ 6.31896
MovieDocumentary
Passers-by on a street market in Marseille.
Turcos (défilé)Turcos (défilé) · 1896
Turcos (défilé)
1896
MovieDocumentary
Turcos regiment parade.
Liverpool, panorama pris du chemin de fer électrique, IIILiverpool, panorama pris du chemin de fer électrique, III · 1897
Liverpool, panorama pris du chemin de fer électrique, III
★ 3.01897
MovieDocumentary
Lumière Catalogue No. 706. A moving shot taken from the electric train in Liverpool. Its vantage reveals ships and lumberyards.
Liverpool, panorama pris du chemin de fer électrique, IVLiverpool, panorama pris du chemin de fer électrique, IV · 1897
Liverpool, panorama pris du chemin de fer électrique, IV
★ 3.31897
MovieDocumentary
Paris : général Saussier et son état-majorParis : général Saussier et son état-major · 1896
Paris : général Saussier et son état-major
★ 5.01896
MovieDocumentary
Dragons escorting officers on horseback.
The Pyramids (Overview)The Pyramids (Overview) · 1897
The Pyramids (Overview)
★ 5.41897
MovieDocumentary
A view of the Great Sphinx with two of Giza's pyramids in the background. A caravan passes the scene.

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