For His Son

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.

Release Date

January 21, 1912

Status

Released

Original Title

For His Son

Runtime

15min

Budget

Revenue

Language

No Language

Production Companies

American Mutoscope & Biograph