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Henrettelsen
(The Execution)
Also known as [Capital Execution]
(1903) Denmark
B&W : Short film
Directed by Peter Elfelt

Cast: Francesca Nathansen [Barnemordersken], Victor Betzonich

Produced by Peter Elfelt. Scenario by Christian Lundsgaard and Scheel Vandel. Cinematography by Peter Elfelt. / [?] 35mm spherical format? / The first Danish fiction film. The exact release date is unknown.

Drama.

Survival status: Print exists in Det Danske Filminstitut film archive [incomplete].

Current rights holder: (unknown)

Listing updated: 26 December 2024.

References: Magliozzi-Treasures n. 0043; Mottram-Danish pp. 11, 12-13, 14; Robertson-Guinness p. 8 : Website-IMDb.