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Arrival of film

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A compilation of different scenes from the beginning of cinema.

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Algorithmically related works from our collection by image:

[George Robinson Parsons Home Movies: Reel 1]

Australia, c. 1929-1939
Similarity: 63%

Steam across the mountains: the story of the Zig Zag Railway

Australia, 1992
Similarity: 61%

Fred's Films. ARC Cement Works Geelong [excerpt]

Australia, c. 1963
Similarity: 61%

Passing Era of the Steam Horse

Australia, 1957
Similarity: 60%

Fred's Films. The Train that refused to die: Puffing Billy

Australia, c. 1965
Similarity: 59%

Glimpses of Australia. [No. 01] [excerpt]

Australia, 1928
Similarity: 53%

Fred's Films. Warburton Line 1963

Australia, 1963
Similarity: 53%

[Raymond Penington Home Movies: Reel 10]

Australia, c. 1945-1950
Similarity: 51%

Journey of a Nation

Australia, 1947
Similarity: 51%

All manner of trains

Australia, 1962
Similarity: 50%

Innamorati

Australia, 04 APR 2001-06 APR 2001
Similarity: 50%

[Kodak Cinegraph compilation. No. 05]

Australia, c. 1920
Similarity: 48%

The Valley is ours

Australia, 1948
Similarity: 48%

Capricorn charter

Australia, 1970
Similarity: 48%

Australian diary. No. 103

Australia, 1957
Similarity: 48%

Jay walker: deceased

Australia, 1949
Similarity: 47%

Roots of happiness

United States, 1953
Similarity: 47%

Sea Raider [original release]

Australia, 1931
Similarity: 47%
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