Marihuana
“Weed with roots in hell!”
Synopsis
A young girl named Burma attends a beach party with her boyfriend and after she smokes marijuana with a bunch of other girls, she gets pregnant and another girl drowns while skinny dipping in the ocean. Burma and her boyfriend go to work for the pusher in order to make money so they can get married. However, during a drug deal her boyfriend is killed leaving Burma to fend for herself. Burma then becomes a major narcotics pusher in her own right after giving up her baby for adoption.
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Marihuana (1936) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-06
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Harlene Wood
Burma Roberts aka 'Blondie'
Hugh McArthur
Dick Collier
Pat Carlyle
Nickolas 'Nicki' Romero
Paul Ellis
Tony Santello
Bill Woods
Detective
Richard Erskine
Morgan Stewart
Juanita Fletcher
Mrs. Roberts
Gloria Browne
Gloria Stewart - The Child
Symona Boniface
Helen
Hal Taggart
Helen's Husband
William C. Thompson
Waterfront-Raid Detective (uncredited)
Dorothy Dehn
Marian Constance Blackton
Horace B. Carpenter
Mark Daniels
Marion Sayers
Hildegarde Stadie
Bill Woods
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 8, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dwain Esper
- Screenplay & Story
- Hildegarde Stadie
- Original Title
- Marihuana
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Budget
- $100K
- Production Studios
- Roadshow Attractions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dwain Esper
Hildegarde Stadie
Roland Price
Carl Himm
Dwain Esper, Hildegarde Stadie
Department Leadership Roster
Hildegarde Stadie
Writer
Dwain Esper
Director
Dwain Esper
Producer
Hildegarde Stadie
Producer
Roland Price
Director of Photography
Carl Himm
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marihuana
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What is Marihuana about?
A young girl named Burma attends a beach party with her boyfriend and after she smokes marijuana with a bunch of other girls, she gets pregnant and another girl drowns while skinny dipping in the ocean. Burma and her boyfriend go to work for the pusher in order to make money so they can get married. However, during a drug deal her boyfriend is killed leaving Burma to fend for herself. Burma then becomes a major narcotics pusher in her own right after giving up her baby for adoption.
Who directed Marihuana?
Marihuana was directed by Dwain Esper.
Who stars in Marihuana?
The principal cast of Marihuana includes Harlene Wood, Hugh McArthur, Pat Carlyle, Paul Ellis, Bill Woods.
When was Marihuana released and how long is it?
Marihuana was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Marihuana?
Marihuana holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.