The Martyred Presidents (1901 Original Black & White Film)

Step back in time with this captivating black and white film from 1901. Witness the mesmerizing tableau unfold as a beautiful woman symbolizing Columbia sits at the altar of Justice. Suddenly, a perfect and lifelike picture of Abraham Lincoln materializes before your eyes, emerging from what appears to be a mere spot on the altar. As Lincoln's likeness fades, it is replaced by President Garfield, and then by William McKinley, each figure appearing and dissolving in a mysterious manner. The scene culminates with an image of an assassin kneeling before the throne of Justice, leaving viewers with a poignant mix of sorrow and sublimity.

Source :
Porter, E. S., Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1901) The Martyred Presidents. United States: Thomas A. Edison, Inc. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694360