The Spell of the Poppy is a 1915 short drama film directed by Tod Browning. It concerns Manfredi, a young opium addict.[1]
| The Spell of the Poppy | |
|---|---|
 Newspaper advertisement | |
| Directed by | Tod Browning |
| Starring | Eugene Pallette Lucille Young |
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Running time | 2 reels |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent with English intertitles |
Cast
edit- Eugene Pallette as Manfredi
- Lucille Young as Zuletta
- Joseph Henabery as John Hale
Plot
editThis film is a cautionary tale about drug addiction that depicts the virtuoso pianist Manfredi who has become addicted to opium.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Progressive Silent Film List: The Spell of the Poppy". Silent Era. Retrieved May 4, 2008.
- ^ "The Spell of the Poppy". TV Guide. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
External links
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