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The Chair (Original title)
Date: 01 June 1998 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Nicholas O'dwyer

Synopsis: Historical documentary series. This documentary looks at how the electric chair became the main method of execution in America, and reveals how industry giants Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse fought to avoid the stigma of supplying the power. There is also a dramatic reconstruction of Kemmler's execution and interviews with his descendants.

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TV Transmissions
Date: 01 June 1998Broadcast company: Channel FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:00-22:00Runtime: 50 mins Network - Language: English - Colour and Black and White - Sound - Stereo
Date: 01 June 1998not specified

Credits (3)
Production Company: RDF Television, Producer: Nicholas O'dwyer
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (1)
In: Radio Times v297 n3877 30 May 1998  Page: 9
Title: [Radio Times - v297 n3877 30 May 1998: no known title]Author: PEEL, John Article type: ReviewLanguage: English


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: VHS cassetteDuration: 49.54 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1998-06-01BFI identifier: C-994212
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access



Video materials(2)
Description: D3Duration: 49.54 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1998-06-01BFI identifier: C-994206
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape


Description: VHS cassetteDuration: 49.54 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1998-06-01BFI identifier: C-994212
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access