The Drug Traffic
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Overview
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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Budget
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Runtime
20 min
Release Date
1914-04-08
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Alec B. Francis
Johnson - the Druggist
Belle Adair
Lucille - Kurson's Daughter
Stanley Walpole
James Young - Lucille's Fiancé
Will E. Sheerer
James Kurson
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