For His Son
Originally released in 1912. For His Son is a drama film. directed by D.W. Griffith. At just 15 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charles Hill Mailes, Charles West, and Blanche Sweet
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 21, 1912
114 years ago
Runtime
0h 15m
15 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charles Hill Mailes
as The Father, a Physician
Charles West
as The Son
Blanche Sweet
as The Son's Fiancée
Dorothy Bernard
as The Secretary
Robert Harron
as At Soda Fountain
Dell Henderson
as Dopokoke Factory Employee (uncredited)
Walter Hiers
as At Soda Fountain (uncredited)
Alfred Paget
as Dopokoke Factory Employee (uncredited)
Kate Toncray
as At Soda Fountain (uncredited)
Grace Henderson
as The Landlady
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Frequently Asked Questions
What is For His Son about?
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 i...
Who directed For His Son?
For His Son was directed by D.W. Griffith.
How long is For His Son?
For His Son has a runtime of 0 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes total).
When was For His Son released?
For His Son was released on January 21, 1912 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in For His Son?
The main cast of For His Son includes Charles Hill Mailes, Charles West, Blanche Sweet, Dorothy Bernard, Robert Harron.