Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Charles Hill Mailes
The Father, a Physician
Charles West
The Son
Blanche Sweet
The Son's Fiancée
Dorothy Bernard
The Secretary
Robert Harron
At Soda Fountain
Dell Henderson
Dopokoke Factory Employee (uncredited)
Walter Hiers
At Soda Fountain (uncredited)
Alfred Paget
Dopokoke Factory Employee (uncredited)
Kate Toncray
At Soda Fountain (uncredited)
Grace Henderson
The Landlady
William Bechtel
Dopokoke Factor Employee
Christy Cabanne
One of the Son's Friends / At Soda Fountain
Frequently Asked Questions
For His Son was released on January 21, 1912.
The runtime of For His Son is 15m.
For His Son is a Drama movie.
For His Son has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 on TMDB.
For His Son is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
For His Son was directed by D.W. Griffith.
The main cast of For His Son includes Charles Hill Mailes, Charles West, Blanche Sweet.
For His Son is originally in English.