Documentary

Oscar II's Funeral

Name: Oscar II's Funeral
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1907-01-01
Duration: 15 min
Cast: King Gustaf V, King Gustav VI Adolf, Prince Carl, Prince Eugen, King Frederick VIII of Denmark

January 1, 1907

15m

Actuality documentary film recording the funeral procession of King Oscar II of Sweden on 19 December 1907. Footage includes public mourning in Stockholm: the katafalk (catafalque), processions of military units and guards, participation of royal family members (including Gustav V, Gustav VI Adolf), and scenes of the city in mourning.