The Spirit of the Poppy
Synopsis
A psychological study of the effects of drug addiction on humanity. Helene Ford has been injected with heroin by an unscrupulous physician, causing her to act irrationally. Her husband Stephen, a noted artist, hires a model whom Helene, inflamed by their friend Jack Murray, suspects of having an affair with Stephen. The model is also addicted to drugs and convinces Stephen to try heroin to forget his troubles. Both Stephen and Helene then become addicted to drugs. They abandon their home and then separate, after which Stephen resorts to crime to support his heroin addiction. During an escape from the police after a robbery, Stephen encounters Helene again, this time near death. She sacrifices her own life to shield her husband, but Stephen and his former model plunge to their deaths.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 23, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frederick A. Thomson
- Screenplay & Story
- Catherine Carr
- Original Title
- The Spirit of the Poppy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Kinetophote
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frederick A. Thomson
Catherine Carr
Department Leadership Roster
Catherine Carr
Writer
Frederick A. Thomson
Director
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What is The Spirit of the Poppy about?
A psychological study of the effects of drug addiction on humanity. Helene Ford has been injected with heroin by an unscrupulous physician, causing her to act irrationally. Her husband Stephen, a noted artist, hires a model whom Helene, inflamed by their friend Jack Murray, suspects of having an affair with Stephen. The model is also addicted to drugs and convinces Stephen to try heroin to forget his troubles. Both Stephen and Helene then become addicted to drugs. They abandon their home and then separate, after which Stephen resorts to crime to support his heroin addiction. During an escape from the police after a robbery, Stephen encounters Helene again, this time near death. She sacrifices her own life to shield her husband, but Stephen and his former model plunge to their deaths.
Who directed The Spirit of the Poppy?
The Spirit of the Poppy was directed by Frederick A. Thomson.
Who stars in The Spirit of the Poppy?
The principal cast of The Spirit of the Poppy includes Edith Luckett, William R. Dunn, Nicholas Dunaew, Dorothy Green, Edward MacKay.
When was The Spirit of the Poppy released and how long is it?
The Spirit of the Poppy was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.