The Spell of the Poppy
Synopsis
Manfredi, an habitual user of opium, is a piano player in a Chinese café. A wealthy tourist becomes interested in the young musician and sends him abroad to study. He promises Zuletta, his common law wife, that on his return he will marry her. Five years later he comes back, still addicted to the drug. Under its spell he is proclaimed a genius. Failing to make good his promise to Zuletta, he becomes infatuated with Margery Rhodes, a society girl, who comes to study music with him. So strongly is Margery influenced by her teacher, that she also acquires a taste for opium. John Hale, her lover, is in the secret service. Through the revengeful Zuletta, he learns that Manfredi conducts an opium joint. Hale has the place raided, just in time to save Mergery from a fate worse than death.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 9, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tod Browning
- Original Title
- The Spell of the Poppy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Triangle Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tod Browning
Department Leadership Roster
Tod Browning
Director
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What is The Spell of the Poppy about?
Manfredi, an habitual user of opium, is a piano player in a Chinese café. A wealthy tourist becomes interested in the young musician and sends him abroad to study. He promises Zuletta, his common law wife, that on his return he will marry her. Five years later he comes back, still addicted to the drug. Under its spell he is proclaimed a genius. Failing to make good his promise to Zuletta, he becomes infatuated with Margery Rhodes, a society girl, who comes to study music with him. So strongly is Margery influenced by her teacher, that she also acquires a taste for opium. John Hale, her lover, is in the secret service. Through the revengeful Zuletta, he learns that Manfredi conducts an opium joint. Hale has the place raided, just in time to save Mergery from a fate worse than death.
Who directed The Spell of the Poppy?
The Spell of the Poppy was directed by Tod Browning.
Who stars in The Spell of the Poppy?
The principal cast of The Spell of the Poppy includes Eugene Pallette, Lucille Young, Joseph Henabery.
When was The Spell of the Poppy released and how long is it?
The Spell of the Poppy was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 20m.