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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.

Top Cast

  • Charles Hill Mailes

    Charles Hill Mailes

    The Father, a Physician

  • Charles West

    Charles West

    The Son

  • Blanche Sweet

    Blanche Sweet

    The Son's Fiancée

  • Dorothy Bernard

    Dorothy Bernard

    The Secretary

  • Robert Harron

    Robert Harron

    At Soda Fountain

  • Dell Henderson

    Dell Henderson

    Dopokoke Factory Employee (uncredited)

  • Walter Hiers

    Walter Hiers

    At Soda Fountain (uncredited)

  • Alfred Paget

    Alfred Paget

    Dopokoke Factory Employee (uncredited)

  • Kate Toncray

    Kate Toncray

    At Soda Fountain (uncredited)

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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