For His Son (1912) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
For His Son (1912) — A father, anxious for his son's financial well being, develops a special soda pop called
For His Son (1912) Storyline
A father, anxious for his son's financial well being, develops a special soda pop called Dopokoke which is laced with cocaine. Dopokoke is advertised as relief "for that tired feeling." The drink is a success, but the son becomes addicted to it, much to his father's regret. Loosely based on the allegations that the Coca-Cola company and other soft drink manufacturers laced their soda with dope.
Full Cast & Crew
- Charles Hill Mailes as The Father, a Physician
- Charles West as The Son
- Blanche Sweet as The Son's Fiancée
- Dorothy Bernard as The Secretary
- Robert Harron as At Soda Fountain
- Dell Henderson as Dopokoke Factory Employee (uncredited)
- Walter Hiers as At Soda Fountain (uncredited)
- Alfred Paget as Dopokoke Factory Employee (uncredited)
- Kate Toncray as At Soda Fountain (uncredited)
- Grace Henderson as The Landlady
- William Bechtel as Dopokoke Factor Employee
- Christy Cabanne as One of the Son's Friends / At Soda Fountain
- Edward Dillon as At Soda Fountain
- Edna Foster as At Soda Fountain
- Harry Hyde as One of the Son's Friends
Why Watch For His Son?
The Vibe: For His Son is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1912. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.5/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with drama-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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