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McKinley’s Funeral Entering Westlawn Cemetary, Canton
(1901) United States of America
B&W : [?] 175 or 200? feet
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: President Theodore Roosevelt [himself]

Edison Manufacturing Company production; distributed by Edison Manufacturing Company. / © 26 September 1901 by Thomas A. Edison [H9084]. Released 5 October 1901. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / The film was also compiled in Edison’s Complete Funeral Cortege at Canton, Ohio (1901).

Documentary.

Synopsis: [From Edison promotional materials] Another of our cameras is in an excellent position at the entrance to the Westlawn Cemetery, Canton, Ohio, and as the funeral procession approaches, it is set in motion. The first to appear in this scene is the Black Horse Cavalry, Troop A, of Cleveland, Ohio, followed by the G.A.R. escort, the members of which make an impressive picture as they march with bared heads. Then comes the hearse, on either side of which march the Admirals of the Navy and the Generals of the Army. The hearse is followed by the carriages of the family and friends, then comes the National Guard of Ohio, including the famous First Regiment of Cincinnati. Following them come the sailors of the United States Navy and the heavy artillery. Our picture was taken at such a point that it shows the troops executing a right wheel as they turn into the cemetery gate, and everything is life size as it passes in front of our cameras.

Survival status: Print exists in the Library of Congress film archive (paper print collection) [35mm paper positive].

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: Presidents: USA: Theodore Roosevelt, William McKinley - USA: Ohio: Canton

Listing updated: 11 February 2011.

References: Website-AFI.

 
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