Cocaine Traffic; Or, The Drug Terror (1914)
Andrews, a former shipping clerk, has amassed a fortune in cocaine and therefore discourages his daughter May's romance with Joe, a policeman. Andrews prefers socialite Roger Hastings, whom May marries but soon discovers is a drug addict. While May is recovering from a nervous breakdown precipitated by the knowledge of Roger's addiction, he slips cocaine into her medication. Soon she also is addicted, a fact which Roger delightedly reports to Andrews. Andrews then commits May to a sanitarium and Roger becomes a procurer for a gang of white slavers. When the gang abducts his sister Julia and takes her to Roger's brothel, he turns against them. Julia is released, and after many complications, Roger returns to Andrews' house and, during a struggle, sets the house on fire, killing them both.
Cast
- Joseph Kaufman - Roger Hastings
- Rosemary Theby - May
- Harry Myers
- Edwin DeWolf
Screenplay
- Harvey Gates (Screenplay)
Keywords
lost film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cocaine Traffic; Or, The Drug Terror about?
- Andrews, a former shipping clerk, has amassed a fortune in cocaine and therefore discourages his daughter May's romance with Joe, a policeman. Andrews prefers socialite Roger Hastings, whom May marries but soon discovers is a drug addict. While May is recovering from a nervous breakdown precipitated by the knowledge of Roger's addiction, he slips cocaine into her medication. Soon she also is addicted, a fact which Roger delightedly reports to Andrews. Andrews then commits May to a sanitarium and Roger becomes a procurer for a gang of white slavers. When the gang abducts his sister Julia and takes her to Roger's brothel, he turns against them. Julia is released, and after many complications, Roger returns to Andrews' house and, during a struggle, sets the house on fire, killing them both.
- Who directed Cocaine Traffic; Or, The Drug Terror?
- Cocaine Traffic; Or, The Drug Terror was directed by Harry Myers.
- Who stars in Cocaine Traffic; Or, The Drug Terror?
- Cocaine Traffic; Or, The Drug Terror stars Joseph Kaufman, Rosemary Theby, Harry Myers, Edwin DeWolf.
- How long is Cocaine Traffic; Or, The Drug Terror?
- Cocaine Traffic; Or, The Drug Terror has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Cocaine Traffic; Or, The Drug Terror?
- Cocaine Traffic; Or, The Drug Terror is a Drama film.
- Where was Cocaine Traffic; Or, The Drug Terror produced?
- Cocaine Traffic; Or, The Drug Terror was produced in United States of America.