| Description |
1 videodisc (64 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
| Performer |
Re-enactors: Harold Schechter, Thomis Cronin, Marian Caporusso, Ed Bertagnoli, Cary Callison, Willy Laszlo, Rachelle Villarreal, Audrey Welling. |
| Credits |
Directors of photography, John Borowski, Frey Hoffman ; narrator, Tony Jay ; editors, John Murray, John Borowski ; music, Douglas Romayne Stevens. |
| Note |
Originally released as a documentary in 2003. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| Summary |
The story behind America's first serial killer who terrorized Chicago during the turn-of-the-century World's Fair. Chronicles his grisly life from childhood, to the cross-country man hunt to find him, and finally to his incarceration and execution. |
| Note |
Special features: making of H.H. Holmes; outtakes; trailers; poster designs; the story continues; bios; merchandise; commentary with filmmaker John Borowski. |
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GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Mudgett, Herman W., 1861-1896.
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Serial murderers -- Illinois -- Chicago.
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World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)
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Murder -- Investigation.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary -- Feature.
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| Added Author |
Borowski, John.
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Schechter, Harold.
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Cronin, Thomis.
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Caporusso, Marian.
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Bertagnoli, Ed.
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Callison, Cary.
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Hoffman, Frey.
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Stevens, Douglas Romayne.
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Facets Video (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0975918508 |
| Standard No. |
616892596325 |
| Music No. |
73393 Facets Video |
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