The Death Dance(1918)
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.
The Death Dance (1918) is a drama film directed by J. Searle Dawley, released on July 1, 1918 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Holmes Herbert, Helen Montrose, Robert Cain and Alice Brady. Viewers rate it 1.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- J. Searle Dawley
- Writers:
- Marie Eve
- Cinematographer:
- H. Lyman Broening
- Production:
- Select Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Death Dance Cast & Crew
Main cast
Holmes Herbert
as Arnold Maitland
Helen Montrose
as Cynthia Maitland
Robert Cain
as Mr. Boresky
Alice Brady
as Flora Farnsworth
Mahlon Hamilton
as Philip Standish
- Rita Spear
Rita Spear
as Mrs. Boresky
- Charles Slattery
Charles Slattery
as Jones
- Nadia Gary
Nadia Gary
as Doris Maitland
Key crew
Directed by J. Searle Dawley, written by Marie Eve.
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The Death Dance Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 1.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Death Dance – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Death Dance online?
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Who stars in The Death Dance?
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The main cast of The Death Dance (1918) includes Holmes Herbert, Helen Montrose, Robert Cain, Alice Brady and Mahlon Hamilton. The film was directed by J. Searle Dawley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Death Dance released?
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The Death Dance was released on July 1, 1918 and runs for 50m.
Is The Death Dance worth watching?
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The Death Dance (1918) holds an average rating of 1.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.