A Sensational Crime (1913)

A Sensational Crime (1913) poster

Following the trend of all world production, this was another film based on a true crime chronicle, based on the murder of industrialist Adolfo Freire by gardener Augusto Henriques, which took place in Rio de Janeiro. No copy of Um Crime Sensacional survives, only 1 image from the film is known, which was placed in the magazine "Cinemin". It is not known whether the film was a "sound" film, that is, with actors dubbing themselves live behind the screen based on already recorded images. The only proof that the film could be a sound film is a 1913 song called "O Crime de Paula Matos" by Joaquim Pacheco, which may have been used in the sound versions of the film. This song is currently lost.

Director: Alberto Botelho, Paulino Botelho
Runtime: 72 min
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Production: Brasil Filme
Country: Brazil
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Alberto Botelho, Paulino Botelho

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Sensational Crime about?
Following the trend of all world production, this was another film based on a true crime chronicle, based on the murder of industrialist Adolfo Freire by gardener Augusto Henriques, which took place in Rio de Janeiro. No copy of Um Crime Sensacional survives, only 1 image from the film is known, which was placed in the magazine "Cinemin". It is not known whether the film was a "sound" film, that is, with actors dubbing themselves live behind the screen based on already recorded images. The only proof that the film could be a sound film is a 1913 song called "O Crime de Paula Matos" by Joaquim Pacheco, which may have been used in the sound versions of the film. This song is currently lost.
Who directed A Sensational Crime?
A Sensational Crime was directed by Alberto Botelho, Paulino Botelho.
Who stars in A Sensational Crime?
A Sensational Crime stars Antônio Ramos, Mario Aroso.
How long is A Sensational Crime?
A Sensational Crime has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
Where was A Sensational Crime produced?
A Sensational Crime was produced in Brazil.