The Mirror - Page 7

This cartoon shows the reaction of the viewers when the first ever motion picture was shown in Paris. It was a 50 second long film directed by Lumiere brothers. (Jan 25, 1896)

What do you see in the cartoon?

The picture of a railway station. Peoples are waiting for the train.

What are the viewers doing?

The people screamed and ran away

What did they expect to happen?

They imagined that the train will hit them.