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History of a Crime
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History of a Crime

May 4, 1901
0h 5m
★ 5.8

Overview

A convicted criminal dreams about his past the night before his execution.

Genres

Drama
Crime

Production Companies

Pathé Frères

History of a Crime Trailers

Cast

Jean Liézer

Jean Liézer

Bretteau

Bretteau

Ferdinand Zecca

Ferdinand Zecca

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