The Lumière brothers:
A) originated the concept of the auteur in filmmaking.
B) invented the first workable film projector.
C) invented the first recorded film soundtrack.
D) collaborated with Thomas Edison in making short films.
E) None of these answers are correct.

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The Lumière brothers invented the first workable film projector known as the cinematograph in 1895, which could project moving images onto a screen for an audience to view. They did not originate the concept of auteurism in filmmaking, invent the first recorded film soundtrack, or collaborate with Thomas Edison in making short films.

The Lumière Brothers