Movie Description

For His Son

(1912)

Overview

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.

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Original TitleFor His Son

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1912-01-21

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 00h 15m

Production CompaniesAmerican Mutoscope & Biograph

Genres

  • Drama