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The Spell of the Poppy

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The Spell of the Poppy
Newspaper advertisement
Directed byTod Browning
StarringEugene Pallette
Lucille Young
Release date
  • May 9, 1915 (1915-05-09)
Running time
2 reels
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent with English intertitles

The Spell of the Poppy is a 1915 short drama film directed by Tod Browning. It concerns Manfredi, a young opium addict.[1]

Cast

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Plot

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This film is a cautionary tale about drug addiction that depicts the virtuoso pianist Manfredi who has become addicted to opium.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Progressive Silent Film List: The Spell of the Poppy". Silent Era. Retrieved May 4, 2008.
  2. ^ "The Spell of the Poppy". TV Guide. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
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