Lion, London Zoological Gardens movie poster

Lion, London Zoological Gardens

"Lumiere Film Catalog no. 54"

August 10, 1896 0h 1m 5.3/10 (72 votes)

Originally released in 1896. Lion, London Zoological Gardens is a documentary film. directed by Alexandre Promio. At just 1 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

A male lion, right next to bars that are about 6 or 8 inches apart, keenly watches a uniformed zoo attendant toss small morsels of food into the cage. The lion alternates between finding the food on the cage floor and reaching through the bars to swipe at the man, who stays alarmingly close to the beast. In the background are the large rocks and brick wall at the back of the lion's habitat.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 10, 1896 129 years ago
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Runtime 0h 1m 1 minutes total
User Rating 5.3/10 Mixed (72 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Lumière

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lion, London Zoological Gardens about?

A male lion, right next to bars that are about 6 or 8 inches apart, keenly watches a uniformed zoo attendant toss small morsels of food into the cage. The lion alternates between finding the food o...

Who directed Lion, London Zoological Gardens?

Lion, London Zoological Gardens was directed by Alexandre Promio.

How long is Lion, London Zoological Gardens?

Lion, London Zoological Gardens has a runtime of 0 hours and 1 minutes (1 minutes total).

When was Lion, London Zoological Gardens released?

Lion, London Zoological Gardens was released on August 10, 1896 in theaters.