The read
It runs a compact 15m.
Synopsis
A father, anxious for his son's financial well being, develops a special soda pop called Dopokoke which is laced with cocaine. Dopokoke is advertised as relief "for that tired feeling." The drink is a success, but the son becomes addicted to it, much to his father's regret. Loosely based on the allegations that the Coca-Cola company and other soft drink manufacturers laced their soda with dope.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
14 audience votes
Key crew
- D.W. GriffithDirector
- Emmett C. HallWriter
Cast
- Charles Hill MailesThe Father, a Physician
- Charles WestThe Son
- Blanche SweetThe Son's Fiancée
- Dorothy BernardThe Secretary
- Robert HarronAt Soda Fountain
- Dell HendersonDopokoke Factory Employee (uncredited)
- Walter HiersAt Soda Fountain (uncredited)
- Alfred PagetDopokoke Factory Employee (uncredited)
- Kate ToncrayAt Soda Fountain (uncredited)
- Grace HendersonThe Landlady
- William BechtelDopokoke Factor Employee
- Christy CabanneOne of the Son's Friends / At Soda Fountain
Themes
drugs