Horse Trick Riders
La voltige
Synopsis
In the background is a house. In the foreground, a groom holds the reins of a sleek black horse that stands in profile. A tall man, dressed in a black uniform, demonstrates how to mount the horse then encourages and tries to assist a man in white. The man in white keeps falling, and soon it's apparent that he's an putting on a show. His pratfalls become more elaborate and stylish. The horse stands patient. The little groom laughs to see such sport. And finally, the man in white finds a comic accommodation. The story, though brief, has a beginning, middle, and end.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Lumière
- Original Title
- La voltige
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Lumière
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Lumière
Director
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What is Horse Trick Riders about?
In the background is a house. In the foreground, a groom holds the reins of a sleek black horse that stands in profile. A tall man, dressed in a black uniform, demonstrates how to mount the horse then encourages and tries to assist a man in white. The man in white keeps falling, and soon it's apparent that he's an putting on a show. His pratfalls become more elaborate and stylish. The horse stands patient. The little groom laughs to see such sport. And finally, the man in white finds a comic accommodation. The story, though brief, has a beginning, middle, and end.
Who directed Horse Trick Riders?
Horse Trick Riders was directed by Louis Lumière.
Who stars in Horse Trick Riders?
The principal cast of Horse Trick Riders includes Not specified.
When was Horse Trick Riders released and how long is it?
Horse Trick Riders was released in 1895 with a total runtime of 1m.