Hop - The Devil's Brew
Lydia Jansen is happily married to a young customs inspector, but she harbors a dark secret. She is addicted to smoking opium or in slang parlance “hop.” To keep her secret, she willingly pays the blackmail her maid extorts from her having learned of Lydia’s habit through her own fiancée who is part of the ring importing the devil’s brew. Something unknown to all is that the operation is run by Lydia’s father an important politician in the city where this all occurs. As her husband’s investigation tightens the noose on the organization Lydia faces a crisis.
Directed by Lois Weber · Written by Lois Weber
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Phillips Smalley Ward Jansen -
Lois Weber Lydia Jansen -
Marie Walcamp Jane Leech -
C. Norman Hammond William Waters -
Juan de la Cruz Con Leech - Ethel Weber
Make it a double feature
2h 10m together
Hop - The Devil's Brew
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