The Spell of the Poppy
(1915) United States of America
B&W : Two reels
Directed by Tod Browning
Cast: Eugene Pallette [Manfredi], Lucille Young [Zuletta], Joseph Henabery [John Hale]
Majestic Motion Picture Company production; distributed by Mutual Film Corporation. / Released 9 May 1915. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Drama.
Reviews: [The Moving Picture World, 22 May 1915, page ?] In this two-reel production there is considerable that is interesting, but the picture has little if any moral backing, and could not be highly recommended. The story is of how a young girl enamored of a professional pianist, forms the opium habit. The former sweetheart of the man tries to save the girl, and in so doing the pianist is shot and killed.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Keywords: Drugs: Addicts, Opium
Listing updated: 15 November 2022.
References: Skal-Browning p. 262 : Website-IMDb.
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