Hop - The Devil's Brew (1916)
Lydia Jansen is happily married to a young customs inspector, but she harbors a dark secret. She is addicted to smoking opium or in slang parlance “hop.” To keep her secret, she willingly pays the blackmail her maid extorts from her having learned of Lydia’s habit through her own fiancée who is part of the ring importing the devil’s brew. Something unknown to all is that the operation is run by Lydia’s father an important politician in the city where this all occurs. As her husband’s investigation tightens the noose on the organization Lydia faces a crisis.
Director: Phillips Smalley, Lois Weber
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: February 14, 1916
Cast
- Phillips Smalley - Ward Jansen
- Lois Weber - Lydia Jansen
- Marie Walcamp - Jane Leech
- C. Norman Hammond - William Waters
- Juan de la Cruz - Con Leech
- Ethel Weber
Screenplay
- Lois Weber (Scenario Writer)
- Lois Weber (Screenplay)
- Rufus Steele (Story)
Cinematography: Allen G. Siegler, Frank D. Williams
Production: Bluebird Photoplays
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
smuggling (contraband), opium, lost film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hop - The Devil's Brew about?
- Lydia Jansen is happily married to a young customs inspector, but she harbors a dark secret. She is addicted to smoking opium or in slang parlance “hop.” To keep her secret, she willingly pays the blackmail her maid extorts from her having learned of Lydia’s habit through her own fiancée who is part of the ring importing the devil’s brew. Something unknown to all is that the operation is run by Lydia’s father an important politician in the city where this all occurs. As her husband’s investigation tightens the noose on the organization Lydia faces a crisis.
- Who directed Hop - The Devil's Brew?
- Hop - The Devil's Brew was directed by Phillips Smalley, Lois Weber.
- Who stars in Hop - The Devil's Brew?
- Hop - The Devil's Brew stars Phillips Smalley, Lois Weber, Marie Walcamp, C. Norman Hammond, Juan de la Cruz, Ethel Weber.
- How long is Hop - The Devil's Brew?
- Hop - The Devil's Brew has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Hop - The Devil's Brew?
- Hop - The Devil's Brew is a Drama film.
- Where was Hop - The Devil's Brew produced?
- Hop - The Devil's Brew was produced in United States of America.