
For His Son
For His Son
Release: 1912-01-21·Runtime: 15m·★ 5.5
Drama
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
American Mutoscope & Biograph
Cast
Robert Harronas At Soda Fountain
Christy Cabanneas One of the Son's Friends / At Soda Fountain
Charles Westas The Son
Edna Fosteras At Soda Fountain
J. Jiquel Lanoeas At Soda Fountain
Ynez Seaburyas At Soda Fountain
Blanche Sweetas The Son's Fiancée
Walter Hiersas At Soda Fountain (uncredited)
Gus Pixleyas At Soda Fountain
Charles Hill Mailesas The Father, a Physician
Dell Hendersonas Dopokoke Factory Employee (uncredited)
Alfred Pagetas Dopokoke Factory Employee (uncredited)
Kate Toncrayas At Soda Fountain (uncredited)
Grace Hendersonas The Landlady
Edward Dillonas At Soda Fountain
Dorothy Bernardas The Secretary
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