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The Photographical Congress Arrives in Lyon

Down the gangway, photographers leave the deck of a riverboat in large numbers.

Top Cast

  • Auguste Lumière

    Auguste Lumière

    Himself

  • P.J.C. Janssen

    P.J.C. Janssen

    Himself (uncredited)

Overview

Down the gangway, photographers leave the deck of a riverboat in large numbers.

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