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Short crime drama

History of a Crime (1901): Cast

History of a Crime (1901) movie poster

History of a Crime is a 1901 short crime drama starring Ferdinand Zecca, Bretteau and Jean Liézer. It runs 5 minutes.

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History of a Crime (1901) movie poster
Released
Runtime
5 min
Genres
Crime , Drama
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is History of a Crime About?

The premise of History of a Crime without spoilers.

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

History of a Crime Themes & Keywords

· 25 tags
  • criminal
  • robbery
  • manslaughter
  • death sentence
  • prison
  • priest
  • prison guard
  • dream
  • dream sequence
  • flashback
  • prison cell
  • guillotine
+13 more
  • drinking alcohol
  • death
  • head cut off
  • beheading
  • decapitation
  • severed head
  • arrest
  • stabbed with a knife
  • police
  • theft
  • physical comedy
  • slapstick comedy
  • dead body
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Cast & crew

History of a Crime Cast

Ferdinand Zecca leads the cast, with Bretteau and Jean Liézer.

Details

History of a Crime Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Egy bűntény története” and “Die Geschichte eines Verbrechens”.

Also known as
  • Egy bűntény története
  • Die Geschichte eines Verbrechens
  • Storia di un crimine
  • História de um Crime

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FAQ

History of a Crime FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of History of a Crime, each answered in a sentence.

How long is History of a Crime?

History of a Crime runs 5 minutes.

When was History of a Crime released?

History of a Crime was released on May 4, 1901.

Who is in the cast of History of a Crime?

History of a Crime stars Ferdinand Zecca, Bretteau and Jean Liézer.

Does History of a Crime have a post-credit scene?

No. History of a Crime has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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