
Hop - The Devil's Brew
Synopsis
Lydia Jansen is happily married to a young customs inspector, but she harbors a dark secret. She is addicted to smoking opium or in slang parlance “hop.” To keep her secret, she willingly pays the blackmail her maid extorts from her having learned of Lydia’s habit through her own fiancée who is part of the ring importing the devil’s brew. Something unknown to all is that the operation is run by Lydia’s father an important politician in the city where this all occurs. As her husband’s investigation tightens the noose on the organization Lydia faces a crisis.
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February 14, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phillips Smalley, Lois Weber
- Screenplay & Story
- Lois Weber
- Original Title
- Hop - The Devil's Brew
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Bluebird Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phillips Smalley, Lois Weber
Lois Weber, Rufus Steele
Allen G. Siegler, Frank D. Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Phillips Smalley
Director
Lois Weber
Director
Lois Weber
Screenplay
Allen G. Siegler
Director of Photography
Frank D. Williams
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Hop - The Devil's Brew about?
Lydia Jansen is happily married to a young customs inspector, but she harbors a dark secret. She is addicted to smoking opium or in slang parlance “hop.” To keep her secret, she willingly pays the blackmail her maid extorts from her having learned of Lydia’s habit through her own fiancée who is part of the ring importing the devil’s brew. Something unknown to all is that the operation is run by Lydia’s father an important politician in the city where this all occurs. As her husband’s investigation tightens the noose on the organization Lydia faces a crisis.
Who directed Hop - The Devil's Brew?
Hop - The Devil's Brew was directed by Phillips Smalley, Lois Weber.
Who stars in Hop - The Devil's Brew?
The principal cast of Hop - The Devil's Brew includes Phillips Smalley, Lois Weber, Marie Walcamp, C. Norman Hammond, Juan de la Cruz.
When was Hop - The Devil's Brew released and how long is it?
Hop - The Devil's Brew was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
















