The Toast of Death
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 12, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas H. Ince, Scott Sidney
- Screenplay & Story
- C. Gardner Sullivan
- Original Title
- The Toast of Death
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- New York Motion Picture
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas H. Ince, Scott Sidney
C. Gardner Sullivan
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas H. Ince
Director
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Toast of Death
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed The Toast of Death?
The Toast of Death was directed by Thomas H. Ince, Scott Sidney.
Who stars in The Toast of Death?
The principal cast of The Toast of Death includes Harry Keenan, Louise Glaum, Herschel Mayall, J. Frank Burke, Charles Swickard.
When was The Toast of Death released and how long is it?
The Toast of Death was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Toast of Death?
The Toast of Death holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).