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Installation Ceremonies, Columbia University
(1902) United States of America
B&W : 83 feet
Directed by [?] Arthur Marvin?

Cast: Nicholas Murray Butler [himself], President Theodore Roosevelt [himself], Mayor Seth Low [himself]

American Mutoscope & Biograph Company production; distributed by American Mutoscope & Biograph Company. / Cinematography by Arthur Marvin. / © 11 November 1902 by American Mutoscope & Biograph Company [H23813]. Released April 1902. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.

Documentary: Actuality.

Synopsis: [From Biograph promotional materials] Installation ceremonies of Columbia University's new President, Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler. Picture shows President Roosevelt, Mayor Low of New York, University Presidents, and other famous Educators.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Listing updated: 15 January 2009.

References: Website-AFI.