Movie

Teddy the Rough Rider

★ 6.8(13)194019m

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Good to know

Director: Ray Enright
Release date: 1940-02-21
Runtime: 19m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

About Teddy the Rough Rider

Teddy the Rough Rider is a 1940 movie in the Drama, History and Documentary genres, directed by Ray Enright, starring Sidney Blackmer, Douglas Wood and Selmer Jackson. It has a runtime of 19 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Teddy the Rough Rider in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Wedgwood Nowell

Mine Owner

Edward McWade

Russell Alger, Secretary of War

Themes & keywords

usa presidentbiographyus republican partyhistoricalspanish–american war (1898)integrityusa politicsanti-corruptionshort filmusa foreign policyamerican historydeterrence theoryamerican politician

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Teddy the Rough Rider in South Africa?+

Teddy the Rough Rider is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Teddy the Rough Rider on Netflix?+

Teddy the Rough Rider is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Teddy the Rough Rider?+

Teddy the Rough Rider has a runtime of 19 minutes (19 minutes).

Who stars in Teddy the Rough Rider?+

Teddy the Rough Rider stars Sidney Blackmer, Douglas Wood, Selmer Jackson, Theodore von Eltz and Arthur Loft.

When did Teddy the Rough Rider come out?+

Teddy the Rough Rider is a 1940 movie directed by Ray Enright.

What genre is Teddy the Rough Rider?+

Teddy the Rough Rider is Drama, History and Documentary film.

Who directed Teddy the Rough Rider?+

Teddy the Rough Rider was directed by Ray Enright.