The Death Dance
Synopsis
Arnold Maitland is devastated when he finds out that his wife Cynthia is having an affair with a man named Boresky. He falls in love with Flora Farnsworth, a cabaret dancer, and sets out to divorce his wife and marry Flora. Unfortunately, Arnold is killed in an accident, and Flora turns for comfort to his business partner Philip Standish, and soon falls for him. Enter Cynthia, who has tired of Boresky and wants Philip for herself. She hatches a plan that will get rid of both Flora and Boresky and leave Philip for her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Searle Dawley
- Screenplay & Story
- Marie Eve
- Original Title
- The Death Dance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Select Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Searle Dawley
Marie Eve
H. Lyman Broening
Department Leadership Roster
J. Searle Dawley
Director
Marie Eve
Writer
H. Lyman Broening
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Death Dance
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What is The Death Dance about?
Arnold Maitland is devastated when he finds out that his wife Cynthia is having an affair with a man named Boresky. He falls in love with Flora Farnsworth, a cabaret dancer, and sets out to divorce his wife and marry Flora. Unfortunately, Arnold is killed in an accident, and Flora turns for comfort to his business partner Philip Standish, and soon falls for him. Enter Cynthia, who has tired of Boresky and wants Philip for herself. She hatches a plan that will get rid of both Flora and Boresky and leave Philip for her.
Who directed The Death Dance?
The Death Dance was directed by J. Searle Dawley.
Who stars in The Death Dance?
The principal cast of The Death Dance includes Holmes Herbert, Helen Montrose, Robert Cain, Alice Brady, Mahlon Hamilton.
When was The Death Dance released and how long is it?
The Death Dance was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.