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The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots
The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots

The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots

6.2/10

0hr 01mins

Country:US

1895

History
Spoken Languages: No Language

Overview:

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 After that frame Mary has been replaced by a dummy.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

Budget

$0.00

Production companies

Edison Studios

Genre

History

Runtime

0hr 01mins

Rating

6.2/10

Release Date

1895-08-28