Teddy the Rough Rider (1940)
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.
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
Themes
Behind the Scenes of Sports: Documentary Stories, Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Epic Historical Stories, Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights
Keywords
usa president, biography, us republican party, historical, spanish–american war (1898), integrity, usa politics, anti-corruption, short film, usa foreign policy, american history, deterrence theory, american politician
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Teddy the Rough Rider stars Sidney Blackmer, Douglas Wood, Selmer Jackson, Theodore von Eltz, Arthur Loft, John Ridgely.
- How long is Teddy the Rough Rider?
- Teddy the Rough Rider has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is Teddy the Rough Rider?
- Teddy the Rough Rider is a Drama, History, Documentary film.
- Where was Teddy the Rough Rider produced?
- Teddy the Rough Rider was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Teddy the Rough Rider?
- The themes of Teddy the Rough Rider include: Behind the Scenes of Sports: Documentary Stories, Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Epic Historical Stories, Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights.