Filmed at the second inauguration of William McKinley on March 4, 1901, this short captures the president taking the oath of office at the U.S. Capitol. Although Thomas Edison has sometimes been mistakenly named as director, he was never credited as director on any films; the actual director of this short is unknown.
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William McKinley as Himself
Melville Fuller as Himself
George Dewey as Himself
Nelson Appleton Miles as Himself
Joseph E. Ransdell as Himself
Mark Hanna as Himself
John Coit Spooner as Himself
James K. Jones as Himself
Joseph Gurney Cannon as Himself
John Dalzell as Himself
Thomas McRae as Himself
United States 16 March 1901
These some of the most viewed trailers for movies released in 1901:
09 November 1901
A daredevil rides his bicycle down a ramp and attempts to land in a pool of water as a crowd of spectators watches.
08 August 1901
“The picture [shows] a number of Esquimaux picking nickels from cracks in a board with their dog whips, in which sport they are very expert.
14 December 1901
James J. Jeffries throwing the medicine ball. An absolutely perfect picture of the champion heavyweight of the world.
19 October 1901
This film is difficult to classify. It opens on a scene showing a mourner with bowed head sitting in front of what appears to be a tombstone.
02 February 1901
Actuality film documenting the funeral of Queen Victoria in February 1901. The footage captures the solemn processions and ceremonies that marked the end of her long reign, offering a rare moving-image record of a major state occasion.
27 April 1901
The champion lady boxers of the world. Shows two female pugilists who are really clever. They engage in a hot one-round sparring bout.
20 May 1901
Six scantily dressed women chat while freshening up. At the instigation of one of them, all get up and perform a brief choreography.
22 June 1901
A magician does tricks with the aid of his assistant, the Human Pump.
30 July 1901
One of the most fascinating exhibits on the Midway at the Pan-American Exposition is the Japanese Village.
03 December 1901
In the center of the ring the trainer forms a pile of baskets many feet in height. Greyhounds leap in rapid succession, forming a graceful arch and landing on the ground as lightly as so many feathers.
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