Crimes of Diogo Alves (1911)
Diogo Alves is a Spanish fugitive that comes to the Portuguese capital terrorizing the inhabitants by his cut-throat methods against rich and poor people alike. He attacks the women launderers on the Lisbon Aqueduct and throws the bodies over the high wall, and assaults homes with his large band of criminals. Eventually arrested, he, his female companion and his henchmen are condemned to death by the court.
Released: Apr 25, 1911
Runtime: 23 minutes
Stars: Alfredo de Sousa, Amélia Soares, Gertrudes Lima, Alberto Ghira, Narciso Vaz, Artur Braga
Crew: João Freire Correia (Cinematography), Lino Ferreira (Screenplay), Manuel Cardoso Pereira (Executive Producer), João Freire Correia (Screenplay), João Freire Correia (Producer), Manuel Cardoso Pereira (Camera Operator)