The Spell of the Poppy

The Spell of the Poppy
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Directed by	Tod Browning
Starring	Eugene Pallette Lucille Young
Release date	May 9, 1915 (1915-05-09)
Running time	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]

References

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.

External links

• The Spell of the Poppy at IMDb