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History of a Crime

History of a Crime

1901•5m•5.8/10
DramaCrime

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5.8/10(49)

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

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Production

Pathé Frères

Language

FR

Status

Released

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Cast

Ferdinand Zecca

Ferdinand Zecca

Jean Liézer

Gaston Breteau

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