Lizzie Borden took an ax, and gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done, She gave her father forty-one.
This is a well done overview of the murder of Andrew and Abby Borden and the trial of Andrew's youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden. Many pictures of the key players, crime scene photographs help to flesh out the documentary. Most major theories are mentioned. Additionally, they also address Lizzie's life after the trial as well as her rumored affair with early film actress Nance O'Neil.
One pet peeve...in the recreation of the murder, the actress who plays Abby Borden, has SHORT hair, a very modern cut! Abby Borden, like the majority of the women at that time had long hair, usually kept in a bun or other "up-do".
Interviews include the head of the Fall River Historical Society.
This is a well done overview of the murder of Andrew and Abby Borden and the trial of Andrew's youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden. Many pictures of the key players, crime scene photographs help to flesh out the documentary. Most major theories are mentioned. Additionally, they also address Lizzie's life after the trial as well as her rumored affair with early film actress Nance O'Neil.
One pet peeve...in the recreation of the murder, the actress who plays Abby Borden, has SHORT hair, a very modern cut! Abby Borden, like the majority of the women at that time had long hair, usually kept in a bun or other "up-do".
Interviews include the head of the Fall River Historical Society.
