About this movie
The first meeting of a U.S. president and a Mexican president took place when William Howard Taft met Porfirio Díaz on 16 October 1909, in El Paso. The meeting was celebrated in both El Paso and Juárez with parades, elaborate receptions, lavish gifts and large crowds. Shot by the pioneers of Mexican Cinema the brothers Alva. This is a typical example of newsreel material prior to the Mexican revolution. By hemerographical references we know that this footage was presented to the then president of Mexico General Porfirio Díaz in the Castle of Chapultepec, then residence of the president.
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Year
1909
Runtime
4m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 3.2/10
Votes
3
Genre
Documentary, History
Director
Language
ES
Cast
mexico
president
meeting
military
diplomacy
news reel
restoration
early cinema
silent cinema
united states of america (usa)
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Questions about The Meeting of President Taft and President Díaz at El Paso, Texas
How long is The Meeting of President Taft and President Díaz at El Paso, Texas?
The Meeting of President Taft and President Díaz at El Paso, Texas has a runtime of 4m ( and 4 minutes).
Who directed The Meeting of President Taft and President Díaz at El Paso, Texas?
The Meeting of President Taft and President Díaz at El Paso, Texas was directed by Guillermo Alva and released in 1909.
What genre is The Meeting of President Taft and President Díaz at El Paso, Texas?
The Meeting of President Taft and President Díaz at El Paso, Texas is a Documentary, History film (1909).
Who stars in The Meeting of President Taft and President Díaz at El Paso, Texas?
The cast of The Meeting of President Taft and President Díaz at El Paso, Texas includes Porfirio Díaz, William Howard Taft.
What is the TMDB rating for The Meeting of President Taft and President Díaz at El Paso, Texas?
The Meeting of President Taft and President Díaz at El Paso, Texas has a TMDB rating of 3.2/10 based on 3 votes.
