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The Toast of Death

The Toast of Death

Aug 12, 1915 · 40m

Director

Thomas H. Ince, Scott Sidney

Overview

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.

About The Toast of Death

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…

When was The Toast of Death released?

The Toast of Death was released on August 12, 1915.

How long is The Toast of Death?

The Toast of Death runs 40 minutes.

Who directed The Toast of Death?

The Toast of Death was directed by Thomas H. Ince and Scott Sidney.

Who is in the cast of The Toast of Death?

The cast of The Toast of Death includes Harry Keenan (Capt. Drake), Louise Glaum (Mlle. Poppea), Herschel Mayall (Yar Khan), J. Frank Burke and Charles Swickard.

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