The Toast of Death (1915)
Ballerina Poppea is adored by all the men of Calcutta, especially British soldier Captain Drake and Indian PrinceYar Khan. Because of his title and wealth, Poppea decides to marry the prince, while keeping Drake as a lover. But the prince eventually discovers what she's up to and goes out of his way to catch the adulterers together. He takes two glasses of wine, pours arsenic into one, and tells Poppea to choose which glass each man will drink. She innocently picks the poisoned glass for Drake and he dies horribly. The prince disposes of the body and drives Poppea out into the desert.
Director: Scott Sidney, Thomas H. Ince
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date: August 12, 1915
Cast
- Harry Keenan - Capt. Drake
- Louise Glaum - Mlle. Poppea
- Herschel Mayall - Yar Khan
- J. Frank Burke
- Charles Swickard
Screenplay
- C. Gardner Sullivan (Scenario Writer)
Production: New York Motion Picture
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Scott Sidney, Thomas H. Ince
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Toast of Death about?
- Ballerina Poppea is adored by all the men of Calcutta, especially British soldier Captain Drake and Indian PrinceYar Khan. Because of his title and wealth, Poppea decides to marry the prince, while keeping Drake as a lover. But the prince eventually discovers what she's up to and goes out of his way to catch the adulterers together. He takes two glasses of wine, pours arsenic into one, and tells Poppea to choose which glass each man will drink. She innocently picks the poisoned glass for Drake and he dies horribly. The prince disposes of the body and drives Poppea out into the desert.
- Who directed The Toast of Death?
- The Toast of Death was directed by Scott Sidney, Thomas H. Ince.
- Who stars in The Toast of Death?
- The Toast of Death stars Harry Keenan, Louise Glaum, Herschel Mayall, J. Frank Burke, Charles Swickard.
- How long is The Toast of Death?
- The Toast of Death has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
- What genre is The Toast of Death?
- The Toast of Death is a Drama film.
- Where was The Toast of Death produced?
- The Toast of Death was produced in United States of America.