---
title: "Steamship Arrival"
year: 1896
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/steamship-arrival-1896"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 231029
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 1
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Steamship Arrival (1896) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/steamship-arrival-1896

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Steamship Arrival is a film first released in 1896. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by Lumière. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Watch a historic glimpse of a steamboat docking in 1896."

### Why Watch
- Shows early cinema technique
- Provides a rare look at 19th‑century river traffic
- Only one minute long

### Caveats & Content Note
- Very brief, no narrative
- Silent with no subtitles
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for all ages; it is a brief, silent historical record.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, silent, documentary, short

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Charles Moisson
- **Networks / Studios**: Lumière

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Steamship Arrival released?
It was released on 03/08/1896.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The director is Charles Moisson.

### Q: How long does the film run?
The runtime is about one minute.

### Q: What does the film depict?
It shows a steamboat coming to port.

### Q: Is there any spoken dialogue?
No, the film is silent.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Steamship Arrival — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/231029)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*