The Spirit of the Poppy (1914)
A psychological study of the effects of drug addiction on humanity. Helene Ford has been injected with heroin by an unscrupulous physician, causing her to act irrationally. Her husband Stephen, a noted artist, hires a model whom Helene, inflamed by their friend Jack Murray, suspects of having an affair with Stephen. The model is also addicted to drugs and convinces Stephen to try heroin to forget his troubles. Both Stephen and Helene then become addicted to drugs. They abandon their home and then separate, after which Stephen resorts to crime to support his heroin addiction. During an escape from the police after a robbery, Stephen encounters Helene again, this time near death. She sacrifices her own life to shield her husband, but Stephen and his former model plunge to their deaths.
Cast
- Edith Luckett - Helene Ford
- William R. Dunn - Jack Murray
- Nicholas Dunaew - Jules De Fonde
- Dorothy Green - Celeste
- Edward MacKay - Stephen Ford
- Anna Rose - Blanche
Screenplay
Themes
Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
drug addiction, black and white, silent film, lost film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Spirit of the Poppy about?
- A psychological study of the effects of drug addiction on humanity. Helene Ford has been injected with heroin by an unscrupulous physician, causing her to act irrationally. Her husband Stephen, a noted artist, hires a model whom Helene, inflamed by their friend Jack Murray, suspects of having an affair with Stephen. The model is also addicted to drugs and convinces Stephen to try heroin to forget his troubles. Both Stephen and Helene then become addicted to drugs. They abandon their home and then separate, after which Stephen resorts to crime to support his heroin addiction. During an escape from the police after a robbery, Stephen encounters Helene again, this time near death. She sacrifices her own life to shield her husband, but Stephen and his former model plunge to their deaths.
- Who directed The Spirit of the Poppy?
- The Spirit of the Poppy was directed by Frederick A. Thomson.
- Who stars in The Spirit of the Poppy?
- The Spirit of the Poppy stars Edith Luckett, William R. Dunn, Nicholas Dunaew, Dorothy Green, Edward MacKay, Anna Rose.
- How long is The Spirit of the Poppy?
- The Spirit of the Poppy has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Spirit of the Poppy?
- The Spirit of the Poppy is a Drama film.
- Where was The Spirit of the Poppy produced?
- The Spirit of the Poppy was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Spirit of the Poppy?
- The themes of The Spirit of the Poppy include: Addiction and Recovery.