The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots

The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots

6.3 /10 123 votes
August 28, 1895 1m Released

Storyline

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 After that frame Mary has been replaced by a dummy.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.

Key Information

Director William Heise
Studio Edison Manufacturing Company
Rating 6.3/10
Language XX

Cast & Crew

Robert Thomae

Queen Mary

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The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots was released on August 28, 1895.

The runtime of The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots is 1m.

The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots is a History movie.

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The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots was directed by William Heise.

The main cast of The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots includes Robert Thomae.

The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots is originally in XX.