Pres. Roosevelt's Fourth of July Oration
Watch TrailerThe best and most characteristic picture of the President ever made. The camera is close by so that every feature shows out sharp and distinct. The President is first seen coming on the stand laughing and shaking hands with friends and being wildly cheered by everybody. Then comes the speech. The President is very enthusiastic and is shown at his best. All his well known mannerisms are very apparent. The picture ends with a view of the departure of the President with Mrs. Roosevelt in a carriage. Before the carriage starts the President is held up and interviewed by reporters.
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| Year | 1903 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Billy Bitzer |
| Runtime | 3 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs an intimate, close-up portrait of a national leader, relying on proximity to capture not just the oration but Roosevelt's spontaneous reactions and famed mannerisms. Those who tire of polished modern media will find raw authenticity in this direct cinema vérité.
What lingers after viewing is the palpable energy of the man and the crowd, a fleeting moment of history preserved with startling immediacy. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Billy Bitzer
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Watch attentively as a primary historical document, studying the texture of a political moment.
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