MovieReleasedHistory
The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots
Rating6.3/10
Release1895
Runtime1m
Votes123
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 After that frame Mary has been replaced by a dummy.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.
Original Language
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Release Date
August 28, 1895
Popularity
1
Production Companies
ED
Edison Manufacturing Company
