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For His Son (1912)

NR ★ 5.5/10 15 min Drama United States English
Director: D.W. Griffith
Streaming: Not available

Description

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.

Top Cast

Charles Hill Mailes
Charles Hill Mailes The Father, a Physician
Charles West
Charles West The Son
Blanche Sweet
Blanche Sweet The Son's Fiancée
Dorothy Bernard
Dorothy Bernard The Secretary
Robert Harron
Robert Harron At Soda Fountain
Dell Henderson
Dell Henderson Dopokoke Factory Employee (uncredited)
Walter Hiers
Walter Hiers At Soda Fountain (uncredited)
Alfred Paget
Alfred Paget Dopokoke Factory Employee (uncredited)

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