Theodore Roosevelt
Also Known As: Teddy Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
Biography: Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (October 27, 1858 – January 6, 1919), also known as Teddy or T. R., was the 26th president of the United States, serving from 1901 to 1909. Roosevelt previously was involved in New York politics, including serving as the state's 33rd governor for two years. He served as the 25th vice president under President William McKinley for six months in 1901, assuming the presidency after McKinley's assassination. As president, Roosevelt emerged as a leader of the Republican Party and became a driving force for anti-trust and Progressive policies.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: New York, New York, USA
Adult: No
Birthday: October 27, 1858
Age: 166 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: January 06, 1919
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The Guns of August
Overview: Traces the origins and actions of World War I, from the funeral of Britain's King Edward VII to the Versailles Treaty.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-12-24
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Laissez-faire
Overview: A historical perspective to understand Neoliberalism and to understand why this ideology today so profoundly influences the choices of our governments and our lives.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2015-01-30
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Trifles of Importance
Overview: Part of John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series, this short shows how three seemingly unimportant things can affect people. The first is how the number 7 affects a student accused of theft charges. The second segment shows that a person's doodles can reveal personality traits. The final segment shows why certain items are on men's suits, such as lapels.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1940-07-13
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The Film That Was Lost
Overview: In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short, a look is taken at the problems of film preservation efforts in the 1930s and early 1940s.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1942-10-31
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A Movie
Overview: Bruce Conner's landmark experimental film consisting entirely of found footage edited to a new score.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-06-29
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Forgotten Treasure
Overview: This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short highlights the film preservation efforts of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Several scenes from early newsreels are shown.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1943-07-24
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America Goes Over
Overview: A film produced and distributed by the US Army Signal Corps during World War I to inform and "educate" the US population about the reasons for fighting the war. Featured are scenes with Gen. John Pershing, commander of US forces in Europe, and views of US soldiers in combat and resting up between battles.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1918-10-13
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The River of Doubt
Overview: A filmed record of former president Theodore Roosevelt's and Cândido Rondon's 1913-14 expedition to the then uncharted Rio da Dúvida, later renamed the Roosevelt River.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1928-10-28
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Theodore Roosevelt with Rough Rider Friends
Overview: Short showing Theodore Roosevelt with his Rough Rider Friends.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1913-10-19
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Mount Rushmore: The Shrine
Overview: The story behind the creation of Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-07-04
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Colonel Theodore Roosevelt's Expedition Into the Wilds
Overview: Documentary short starring Theodore Roosevelt.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1918-01-02
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Womanhood, the Glory of the Nation
Overview: When the nation of Ruthania declares war on the United States, an army of enemy soldiers invades the U.S. and captures New York. But the American forces have prepared adequately for such an event, and hidden booby traps, trick fortifications, and remote-controlled bombs...
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1917-04-09
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The Roosevelt Dam
Overview: Film depicts TR's commitment to the reclamation of desert land and his belief that natural resources exist for the public benefit.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1928-01-02
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Gentlemen in Storm and Gentlemen in Crown
Overview: “A retrospect of European events during the past forty years, composed from early documentary material, and including one of the earliest extant specimens of news-reel film dating from 1897.” - The [London] Film Society, 1936.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: sv
Release Date: 1934-12-12
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Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King
Overview: Documentary exploring the parallels between 'The Return of the King' and real events and people in history.
Genres: Documentary History TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-12-12
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Col. Theodore Roosevelt and Officers of His Staff
Overview: This picture shows Col. Roosevelt, accompanied by Lieut. Greenway and other prominent officers of the Rough Riders, galloping up to his headquarters, where he dismounts and walks into his tent. This view was taken in the camp with the Rough Riders, and is an excellent picture of Col. Roosevelt in the environment he loves so well.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1898-09-09
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Roosevelt in Africa
Overview: Silent documentary about the Smithsonian–Roosevelt African Expedition, featuring Theodore Roosevelt in the wilds of East Africa, in parts of what are now Kenya and Uganda.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1910-04-18
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Theodore Roosevelt Leaving the White House
Overview: A splendid picture of the President, coming down the steps of the Treasury Building and walking towards the camera. [Description refers to a re-issued print when Roosevelt had been elected President]
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1898-04-19
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Backstage at the White House
Overview: This unique glimpse into the private lives of our Presidents and their families showcases some of the most significant personal moments they have experienced. These instances have not only resonated with our emotions but have also elicited joy, creating lasting memories that highlight the humanity of these influential leaders.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-07-19
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Cowboys from Texas
Overview: Cowboys from Texas is a 1939 American Western "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie directed by George Sherman.Texas has opened up land for homesteaders. Clay Allison wants their land and has his men led by Plummer try to start a range war between them and the ranchers. With each side suspecting the other of their problems, the Mesquiteers realize someone else is responsible. Stony suspects Plummer and fakes leaving the Mesquiteers to join Plummer's gang hoping to find out who it is.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1939-11-29
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The Archives
Overview: A Washington Parade reel....
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1940-07-23
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In The Blood
Overview: Film starring Tyssen Butler, Robin Hurt, Theodore Roosevelt, R.L. Wilson, Webster Kalipswa, Ray Stanley
Genres: Documentary Action Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-09-09
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Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Overview: Before the G, PG and R ratings system there was the Production Code, and before that there was, well, nothing. This eye-opening documentary examines the rampant sexuality of early Hollywood through movie clips and reminiscences by stars of the era. Gloria Swanson, Mary Pickford, Marlene Dietrich and others relate tales of the artistic freedom that led to the draconian Production Code, which governed content from 1934 to 1968. Diane Lane narrates.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-05-23
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Christening and Launching Kaiser Wilhelm's Yacht 'Meteor'
Overview: At the christening and launching, our cameras occupied a most enviable position, being within ten feet of Miss Alice Roosevelt and Prince Henry at the time the bottle was broken. The scene opens by the band of the Royal Yacht "Hohenzollern" marching up the platform. Next a close view is shown of the arrival of President Roosevelt, who shakes hands with Mayor Seth Low, of New York City. Next comes Prince Henry and Miss Alice Roosevelt, accompanied by Colonel Bingham, of the U.S. Army, and Ambassador Count von Holleben, followed closely by Admiral Count Baudissin, of the Hohenzollern, Adjutant General Corbin and representative officers of the United States and German armies and navies. The party immediately proceed to the launching stand, followed by our panoramic cameras, Miss Alice Roosevelt leaning on the arm of Prince Henry of Prussia. A short wait taken up by conversation between Prince Henry, President Roosevelt and his daughter here ensues.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1902-02-28
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Governor Roosevelt and Staff
Overview: Taken during the land parade in honor of Admiral Dewey, just before the turn into 72nd street...
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1899-10-30
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Opening of the Pan-American Exposition Showing Vice President Roosevelt Leading the Procession
Overview: This is a great historical event. Our cameras were stationed in the center of the Esplanade looking toward the Main Approach to the Pan-American Exposition...
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1901-06-07
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President Roosevelt at the Canton Station
Overview: In this picture we show President Roosevelt and Cabinet standing at the station with bare heads, while the casket of President McKinley is being placed in the hearse...
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1901-10-21
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Arrival of Prince Henry (of Prussia) and President Roosevelt at Shooter's Island
Overview: Here we show Prince Henry and President Roosevelt walking together up the gangway on Shooters Island, N. Y., on their way to the stand on which Miss Alice Roosevelt christens the German Emperor's yacht Meteor. Following Prince Henry and the President are Mr. Wallace Downey, owner of the ship building firm of Townsend & Downey, the sailors and marines from the Hohenzollern, officers from the United States Army and Navy, and the President's invited guests. A most brilliant and interesting picture.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1902-03-15
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President Roosevelt at the Army-Navy Game
Overview: In this picture President Roosevelt is seen crossing the field from the Navy to the Army side between the halves of the game. He is accompanied by Secretary of War Root, Secretary of Navy Long, and other notables.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1901-12-01
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President Roosevelt Reviewing the Troops at Charleston Exposition
Overview: The President is seen standing in front of the Auditorium on a small platform which was built for the occasion. Mrs. Roosevelt is standing at his left, holding the Harvard bunch of carnations in her right hand. Beside the President and Mrs. Roosevelt were Capt. F. W. Wagener, Mayor Smyth, of Charleston, S. C., Governor McSweeney, of South Carolina, Governor Avcock and many other prominent people.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1902-04-18
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The President's Carriage
Overview: We have just received from our operators accompanying President Roosevelt on his great tour of the Pacific Coast, a splendid series of films covering his reception in San Francisco. The weather was all that could be desired, and the films are, therefore, very fine photographically. There are five scenes in all, as follows: 3. President Roosevelt in his carriage, with mounted escort, passing up Market Street. A good picture of the President, and a spirited subject throughout.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1903-06-01
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President Reviewing School Children
Overview: We have just received from our operators accompanying President Roosevelt on his great tour of the Pacific Coast, a splendid series of films covering his reception in San Francisco.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1903-06-01
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Pres. Roosevelt's Fourth of July Oration
Overview: The 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.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1903-07-01
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Pres. Roosevelt at the Dedication Ceremonies, St. Louis Exposition
Overview: On April 30, 1903, one hundred years to the day after the signing in Paris of the Louisiana Purchase agreement, President Theodore Roosevelt is in St Louis, Missouri, to dedicate the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, which did not open until one year later. In this brief and choppy film, Roosevelt is visible in the center of the front row of a grandstand, which may also be the speaker's platform. He sits, talks to a neighbor, stands as if to salute the crowd, and seems to sit again. He keeps his right hand on the brim of his top hat. Meanwhile, open carriages go in front of the grandstand and stop.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1903-05-06
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Jamestown Exposition
Overview: Scenes of Theodore Roosevelt at the Jamestown Exposition in Norfolk, Virginia, in April and June, 1907, participating in Jamestown's tercentennial celebration on April 26, its opening day, and later on Georgia Day, June 10.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1907-05-01
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Hopi Indians Dance for Theodore Roosevelt at [Walpi, Ariz.] 1913
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Overview: On August 20, 1913, TR, numerous visitors, and Hopi Indians observe the performance of the ritual Hopi snake-dance at Walpi, Arizona, on the Hopi Reservation.
Genres: Western Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1913-01-01
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Theodore Roosevelt's Return from Africa
Overview: A short documentary about the post presidency life of Theodore Roosevelt.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1910-01-10
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