
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
Walter Hiersas At Soda Fountain (uncredited)
Kate Toncrayas At Soda Fountain (uncredited)
Charles Hill Mailesas The Father, a Physician
Christy Cabanneas One of the Son's Friends / At Soda Fountain
Edward Dillonas At Soda Fountain
Edna Fosteras At Soda Fountain
Charles Westas The Son
Alfred Pagetas Dopokoke Factory Employee (uncredited)
Ynez Seaburyas At Soda Fountain
Grace Hendersonas The Landlady
J. Jiquel Lanoeas At Soda Fountain
Gus Pixleyas At Soda Fountain
Blanche Sweetas The Son's Fiancée
Dorothy Bernardas The Secretary
Robert Harronas At Soda Fountain
Dell Hendersonas Dopokoke Factory Employee (uncredited)
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