The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots

The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots

1895
1m
6.3

6.3/10

135 votes • View on IMDb
History Drama
Overview

A short film depicting the execution of Mary, Queen of the Scots. Mary is brought to the execution block and made to kneel down with her neck over it. The executioner lifts his axe ready to bring it down. After that frame Mary has been replaced by a dummy. The axe comes down and severs the head of the dummy from the body. The executioner picks up the head and shows it around for everyone else to see. One of the first camera tricks to be used in a movie.

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Status: Released

Language: XX

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Production Information

Production Companies
Edison Manufacturing Company
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language

Keywords

queen tudor decapitation executioner black and white execution silent film 16th century grim real story short film history kinetoscope

Quick Facts

Release Date August 28, 1895
Status Released
Language XX
IMDb ID tt0132134

Cast

Robert Thomae
Robert Thomae

Queen Mary

Key Crew

Thomas A. Edison
Producer
William Heise
Director
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