The Drug Traffic

The Drug Traffic

1914•20m•7.0/10

WesternDrama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.0/10(1)

Johnson, a pharmacist, makes an illicit traffic in cocaine and morphine, which he cleverly sells through his drug counter to a select clientele. In his richly furnished office, the head of the Kurson Chemical Company counts the receipts of Kurson Consumption Cure, a patented drug that contains a large amount of morphine.

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Production

Eclair American

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Alec B. Francis

Alec B. Francis

Johnson - the Druggist

Belle Adair

Belle Adair

Lucille - Kurson's Daughter

Stanley Walpole

Stanley Walpole

James Young - Lucille's Fiancé

Will E. Sheerer

James Kurson

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