On March 22, 1895, the Lumiere brothers first film premiered at a private viewing. 

Auguste et Louis Lumiere 
Issued by La Poste, France, June 14, 1955
Designer: Louis Muller 
Engraver: Pierre Munier 

The film, Workers Leaving the Lumière Factory, was first seen by a small group of 10. The film, or actualités, ran for 1:55 min.  Other films produced by the brothers were Horse Trick Riders, The Gardener, Blacksmiths, & Baby’s Breakfast. Each film followed simple; every day activates which thrilled audiences with the moving action. 

 Advertising poster or one of Lumiere brothers’ films courtesy the French archives.