President McKinley Taking the Oath
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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1901 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Runtime | 1 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.8/10 (29 votes) |
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The film constructs its historical record through a single, unbroken shot, relying entirely on the inherent gravity of the ceremony it documents. It explores the nascent power of cinema as a witness.
What lingers after viewing is the palpable texture of a vanished moment, preserved in silent, granular detail. — MovieFinder Editorial
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