The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots
Synopsis
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 After that frame Mary has been replaced by a dummy.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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The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots
Type: Featurette • Published 2009-03-26
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August 28, 1895
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Heise
- Original Title
- The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1m
- Production Studios
- Edison Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Heise
William Heise
Thomas A. Edison
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas A. Edison
Producer
William Heise
Director of Photography
William Heise
Director
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What is The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots about?
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 After that frame Mary has been replaced by a dummy.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.
Who directed The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots?
The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots was directed by William Heise.
Who stars in The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots?
The principal cast of The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots includes Robert Thomae.
When was The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots released and how long is it?
The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots was released in 1895 with a total runtime of 1m.