The Death Dance (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1918, The Death Dance is a drama film directed by J. Searle Dawley, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Death Dance stars Holmes Herbert as Arnold Maitland, Helen Montrose as Cynthia Maitland, Robert Cain as Mr. Boresky and Alice Brady as Flora Farnsworth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, The Death Dance has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Death Dance page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Death Dance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Death Dance (1918)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Death Dance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Death Dance worth watching?
- The Death Dance holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Death Dance?
- The Death Dance stars Holmes Herbert, Helen Montrose, Robert Cain, Alice Brady and Mahlon Hamilton.