A Taste of Life
Synopsis
When her husband, struggling lawyer Horace Dillingham, is unable to provide adequate money for her insatiable desire for expensive cherries, Kitty Dillingham goes to work as a stenographer for him. One day while Horace is out of the office, Kitty mistakes Jonas Collamore, a defendant in a divorce suit for whom Horace is acting, for an important client. Kitty agrees to lunch, and, swallowing many maraschino cherries along with their cocktails, becomes drunk. Jonas takes her to a nearby inn where they are followed by Mrs. Collamore's detectives, who then summon Mrs. Collamore and her lawyer Horace.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 2, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Francis Dillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul West, Waldemar Young, Fred Myton, Maximilian Foster
- Original Title
- A Taste of Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Bluebird Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Francis Dillon
Paul West, Waldemar Young, Fred Myton, Maximilian Foster
Department Leadership Roster
John Francis Dillon
Director
Fred Myton
Writer
Maximilian Foster
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Taste of Life
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What is A Taste of Life about?
When her husband, struggling lawyer Horace Dillingham, is unable to provide adequate money for her insatiable desire for expensive cherries, Kitty Dillingham goes to work as a stenographer for him. One day while Horace is out of the office, Kitty mistakes Jonas Collamore, a defendant in a divorce suit for whom Horace is acting, for an important client. Kitty agrees to lunch, and, swallowing many maraschino cherries along with their cocktails, becomes drunk. Jonas takes her to a nearby inn where they are followed by Mrs. Collamore's detectives, who then summon Mrs. Collamore and her lawyer Horace.
Who directed A Taste of Life?
A Taste of Life was directed by John Francis Dillon.
Who stars in A Taste of Life?
The principal cast of A Taste of Life includes Edith Roberts, Billy Mason, George Hernandez, May Emory, Harry Todd.
When was A Taste of Life released and how long is it?
A Taste of Life was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.