SceneLog
Eugen Weidmann Execution Film poster

Eugen Weidmann Execution Film

1939 1 min United States

Free on SceneLog — log in or create an account to track it.

Overview

Eugen Weidmann was a German criminal and serial murderer who was executed by guillotine in France in June 1939, the last public execution in that country. Unknown to authorities, film of the execution was shot from a private apartment adjacent to the prison. British actor Christopher Lee – who was 17 at the time – witnessed the event.

Top cast

Comments

Be the first to comment.

Leave a comment

Your email won't be published. Comments are reviewed before they appear.