A Case of Poison (1915)

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Mr. Barr is a young husband who is inclined to neglect his wife for the other woman. He refuses to accompany her shopping one afternoon and leaves, meeting another girl, whom he takes to the theater. Mrs. Barr is all broken up. She is visited by a friend who suggests that they go to a matinee. They do so and Mrs. Barr discovers Mr. Barr in a box with the other woman. She leaves very much broken up. She attempts suicide on a railroad track, but is frightened by the rumbling of the train. She next visits a drug store where her nervous manner gives away her intention to the druggist. Instead of giving her cyanide of potassium as she requests he gives her a bottle of plain water, marking it cyanide of potassium.

Director: Scott Sidney
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 20 min
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Production: Broncho Film Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Scott Sidney
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Case of Poison about?
Mr. Barr is a young husband who is inclined to neglect his wife for the other woman. He refuses to accompany her shopping one afternoon and leaves, meeting another girl, whom he takes to the theater. Mrs. Barr is all broken up. She is visited by a friend who suggests that they go to a matinee. They do so and Mrs. Barr discovers Mr. Barr in a box with the other woman. She leaves very much broken up. She attempts suicide on a railroad track, but is frightened by the rumbling of the train. She next visits a drug store where her nervous manner gives away her intention to the druggist. Instead of giving her cyanide of potassium as she requests he gives her a bottle of plain water, marking it cyanide of potassium.
Who directed A Case of Poison?
A Case of Poison was directed by Scott Sidney.
Who stars in A Case of Poison?
A Case of Poison stars Louise Glaum, Jack Nelson, Virginia Philley Withey, Edna Heffer, George Fisher.
How long is A Case of Poison?
A Case of Poison has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is A Case of Poison?
A Case of Poison is a Drama film.
Where was A Case of Poison produced?
A Case of Poison was produced in United States of America.