The Spell of the Poppy explained

The Spell of the Poppy
Director:	Tod Browning
Starring:	Eugene Pallette Lucille Young
Runtime:	2 reels
Country:	United States
Language:	Silent 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

• Eugene Pallette as Manfredi
• Lucille Young as Zuletta
• Joseph Henabery as John Hale

Plot

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Progressive Silent Film List: The Spell of the Poppy . May 4, 2008. Silent Era.
2. Web site: The Spell of the Poppy. TV Guide. 2023-04-10.