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:
16 December 1901
A pretty and natural picture in which the principal actors are two tiny tots who are evidently not a bit afraid of the briny deep as they splash around in the waves in very evident delight and enjoyment.
29 April 1901
Time-lapse photography showing the one month-long demolition of the Star Theatre in New York.
01 August 1901
An inventive use of slow-motion filming helps hammer home the gag as an unconvincing 'Indian chief' hopes to dissolve some trapped wind with a popular brand of indigestion powder.
27 April 1901
This wonderful dog "Mannie," owned by the vaudeville star, Miss Laura Comstock, is a most learned animal.
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.
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.
12 January 1901
Short film about the South African politician Paul Kruger
21 May 1901
A film from the UK based Mitchell & Kenyon.
01 January 1901
Documentary filmed by Fructuoso Gelabert at the Spanish coast.
09 July 1901
“One of the principal features at the Pan-American Exposition is the Alaskan or Esquimaux Village. In this most interesting exhibit, scenes are enacted just as they take place in the far away frozen North.
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