A Case of Poison
Synopsis
Mr. Barr is a young husband who is inclined to neglect his wife for the other woman. He refuses to accompany her shopping one afternoon and leaves, meeting another girl, whom he takes to the theater. Mrs. Barr is all broken up. She is visited by a friend who suggests that they go to a matinee. They do so and Mrs. Barr discovers Mr. Barr in a box with the other woman. She leaves very much broken up. She attempts suicide on a railroad track, but is frightened by the rumbling of the train. She next visits a drug store where her nervous manner gives away her intention to the druggist. Instead of giving her cyanide of potassium as she requests he gives her a bottle of plain water, marking it cyanide of potassium.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 7, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Sidney
- Original Title
- A Case of Poison
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Broncho Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Sidney
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Sidney
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Case of Poison
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What is A Case of Poison about?
Mr. Barr is a young husband who is inclined to neglect his wife for the other woman. He refuses to accompany her shopping one afternoon and leaves, meeting another girl, whom he takes to the theater. Mrs. Barr is all broken up. She is visited by a friend who suggests that they go to a matinee. They do so and Mrs. Barr discovers Mr. Barr in a box with the other woman. She leaves very much broken up. She attempts suicide on a railroad track, but is frightened by the rumbling of the train. She next visits a drug store where her nervous manner gives away her intention to the druggist. Instead of giving her cyanide of potassium as she requests he gives her a bottle of plain water, marking it cyanide of potassium.
Who directed A Case of Poison?
A Case of Poison was directed by Scott Sidney.
Who stars in A Case of Poison?
The principal cast of A Case of Poison includes Louise Glaum, Jack Nelson, Virginia Philley Withey, Edna Heffer, George Fisher.
When was A Case of Poison released and how long is it?
A Case of Poison was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Case of Poison?
A Case of Poison holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).