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Teddy the Rough Rider (1940): Cast

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Teddy the Rough Rider is a 1940 drama documentary directed by Ray Enright, starring Sidney Blackmer as Theodore Roosevelt, Frank Wilcox and Edward McWade. It runs 19 minutes.

Teddy the Rough Rider (1940) movie poster
Released
Runtime
19 min
Director
Ray Enright
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Teddy the Rough Rider About?

The premise of Teddy the Rough Rider without spoilers.

The short chronicles Theodore Roosevelt’s rise, from New York City police commissioner in 1895 to Assistant Secretary of the Navy in 1897 and his charge up San Juan Hill in 1898. He becomes vice president in March 1901 and assumes the presidency after McKinley’s assassination six months later, shunning political bosses and acting for America.

Teddy the Rough Rider Themes & Keywords

· 33 tags
  • americana
  • washington d.c.
  • politics
  • new york city
  • new york
  • president of the united states
  • 1910s
  • 1900s
  • 1890s
  • character name as title
  • theodore roosevelt character
  • nickname as title
+21 more
  • police corruption
  • world war one
  • senator
  • patriotism
  • military officer
  • military enlistment
  • philadelphia pennsylvania
  • long island new york
  • buffalo new york
  • political convention
  • narration
  • san juan hill
  • spanish american war
  • governor
  • adirondack mountains
  • mckinley assassination
  • populism
  • oath
  • loss of son
  • labor strike
  • interview
Cast & crew

Teddy the Rough Rider Cast & Characters

Sidney Blackmer leads the cast as Theodore Roosevelt, with Frank Wilcox as Roosevelt's Secretary and Edward McWade as Russell Alger, Secretary of War. Directed by Ray Enright; 19 actors are credited in all.

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FAQ

Teddy the Rough Rider FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Teddy the Rough Rider, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Teddy the Rough Rider?

Teddy the Rough Rider runs 19 minutes.

When was Teddy the Rough Rider released?

Teddy the Rough Rider was released on February 21, 1940.

Who directed Teddy the Rough Rider?

Teddy the Rough Rider was directed by Ray Enright.

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Who is in the cast of Teddy the Rough Rider?

Teddy the Rough Rider stars Sidney Blackmer as Theodore Roosevelt, Frank Wilcox as Roosevelt's Secretary and Edward McWade as Russell Alger, Secretary of War, among 19 credited actors.

Does Teddy the Rough Rider have a post-credit scene?

No. Teddy the Rough Rider has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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