About
Inventor who began a groundbreaking French film production company and gained a patent for his chronophone invention.
Before Fame
He became fascinated during his childhood with photographic techniques.
Trivia
His cinematic sound devices provided enough film volume in 1910 to be heard by 4,000 theater patrons.
Family Life
He was born in Semblancay, Indre-et-Loire, France.
Associated With
He partnered with renowned engineer Gustave Eiffel to establish the famous film company L. Gaumont et Cie.
