Teddy the Rough Rider
Synopsis
This short follows the political career of Theodore Roosevelt, beginning in 1895, when he was appointed police commissioner of New York City. In 1897 he was appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy. His charge up San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War in 1898 is re-created. He becomes vice president in March 1901 and assumes the presidency when William McKinley is assassinated six months later. According to the narrator, Roosevelt refused to be beholden to political bosses, doing what he believed to be right for the American people.
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Sidney Blackmer
Theodore Roosevelt
Douglas Wood
President William McKinley
Selmer Jackson
John W. Riggs
Theodore von Eltz
William Loeb
Arthur Loft
Big Jim Rafferty
John Ridgely
Reporter
Glenn Strange
Jim Rawlins
Robert Warwick
Capt. Leonard Wood
Frank Wilcox
Roosevelt's Secretary
Pierre Watkin
Sen. Platt
Wedgwood Nowell
Mine Owner
Edward McWade
Russell Alger, Secretary of War
Edward Van Sloan
Elihu Root, Secretary of State
Earl Dwire
Caretaker Messenger in Adirondacks
Nat Carr
Reporter
Walter Fenner
1st Slum Lord
Gus Glassmire
3rd Slum Lord
Frank Mayo
Cabinet Member
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 21, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Enright
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles L. Tedford
- Original Title
- Teddy the Rough Rider
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Enright
Charles L. Tedford
Gordon Hollingshead
Department Leadership Roster
Charles L. Tedford
Writer
Ray Enright
Director
Gordon Hollingshead
Producer
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What is Teddy the Rough Rider about?
This short follows the political career of Theodore Roosevelt, beginning in 1895, when he was appointed police commissioner of New York City. In 1897 he was appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy. His charge up San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War in 1898 is re-created. He becomes vice president in March 1901 and assumes the presidency when William McKinley is assassinated six months later. According to the narrator, Roosevelt refused to be beholden to political bosses, doing what he believed to be right for the American people.
Who directed Teddy the Rough Rider?
Teddy the Rough Rider was directed by Ray Enright.
Who stars in Teddy the Rough Rider?
The principal cast of Teddy the Rough Rider includes Sidney Blackmer, Douglas Wood, Selmer Jackson, Theodore von Eltz, Arthur Loft.
When was Teddy the Rough Rider released and how long is it?
Teddy the Rough Rider was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 19m.