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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