Cairo, Artillery Parade

Cairo, Artillery Parade

1897 · 1 min · ★ 4.2 · Documentary

An artillery parade in Cairo near Cairo Citadel filmed by Alexandre Promio for the Lumière Brothers. Original title was "Défilé de l’artillerie turque"

Directed by Alexandre Promio

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