Movie Description
The Toast of Death
(1915)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.
Featured Crew
Cast
Capt. Drake
Mlle. Poppea
Yar Khan
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Facts
Original TitleThe Toast of Death
Status Released
Release Information
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1915-08-12
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 40m
Production CompaniesNew York Motion Picture
Genres
- Drama
