Their First Execution (1913)

A new electric chair has been installed in the prison, and the officials impatiently await the first execution. The victim, with careless disregard for their feelings, makes his escape from the prison. The sleuth goes in pursuit, and finding the discarded convict's garb dons it as a disguise, hoping to meet the hunted man and ingratiate himself. Prison guards capture the sleuth, and disliking to disappoint the waiting crowd, decide to execute him. He is placed in the chair and the current turned on, but he stubbornly resists death. The current is doubled and trebled, to no avail. Meanwhile the real criminal has been captured, and he is brought back in time to save the sleuth from his perilous position.

Director: Mack Sennett
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 10 min
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Production: Keystone Film Company
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Their First Execution about?
A new electric chair has been installed in the prison, and the officials impatiently await the first execution. The victim, with careless disregard for their feelings, makes his escape from the prison. The sleuth goes in pursuit, and finding the discarded convict's garb dons it as a disguise, hoping to meet the hunted man and ingratiate himself. Prison guards capture the sleuth, and disliking to disappoint the waiting crowd, decide to execute him. He is placed in the chair and the current turned on, but he stubbornly resists death. The current is doubled and trebled, to no avail. Meanwhile the real criminal has been captured, and he is brought back in time to save the sleuth from his perilous position.
Who directed Their First Execution?
Their First Execution was directed by Mack Sennett.
Who stars in Their First Execution?
Their First Execution stars Raymond Hatton, Mack Sennett, Ford Sterling, Charles Avery, Nick Cogley, Edgar Kennedy.
How long is Their First Execution?
Their First Execution has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is Their First Execution?
Their First Execution is a Comedy film.
Where was Their First Execution produced?
Their First Execution was produced in United States of America.