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1938 (USA) moreTagline:
SEE youthful marijuana victims - what actually happens! morePlot:
Cautionary tale features a fictionalized and highly exaggerated take on the use of marijuana. A trio of drug dealers lead innocent teenagers to become addicted to "reefer" cigarettes by holding wild parties with jazz music. full summary | full synopsisUser Comments:
Well. it's an alternative classic moreCast
(Complete credited cast) | Dorothy Short | ... | Mary |
| Kenneth Craig | ... | Bill |
| Lillian Miles | ... | Blanche |
| Dave O'Brien | ... | Ralph |
| Thelma White | ... | Mae |
| Carleton Young | ... | Jack |
| Warren McCollum | ... | Jimmy (as Warren McCullom) |
| Patricia Royale | ... | Agnes (as Pat Royale) |
| Joseph Forte | ... | Dr. Carroll (as Josef Forte) |
| Harry Harvey Jr. | ... | Junior |
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Also Known As:
Dope Addict (USA) (reissue title)Doped Youth (USA) (reissue title)
Love Madness (USA) (reissue title)
Reefer Madness (USA) (reissue title)
The Burning Question (USA) (reissue title)
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Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
66 min | France:63 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Canada:G (Nova Scotia/Quebec) | USA:PG (1973) | Canada:PG (Ontario) | USA:TV-PG (TV rating) | UK:15 (video rating)Filming Locations:
Grand National Studios - 7250 Santa Monica Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USAMOVIEmeter: 
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A special-edition DVD of the film was released in 2004, with an outrageously non-realistic colorization (the various characters who smoke all exhale brightly colored pastel smoke) and a satirical commentary track by Mike Nelson of "Mystery Science Theatre 3000." moreGoofs:
Continuity: During the high-speed drive immediately preceding the pedestrian accident, the car passes the same tire shop three times and the same billboard and gas station twice. moreQuotes:
Dr. Carroll: I'm going to ask you a straightforward question: isn't it true that you have, perhaps unwillingly, acquired a certain habit through association with certain undesirable people? moreFAQ
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Believe the hype. This is one of the most hilariously over-the-top pieces of propaganda ever committed to celluloid. It's constantly unintentionally hilarious, especially Dave O'Brein's performance as Ralph.
So, what happens when a bunch of clean-cut teenagers (who strangely look like they're in their thirties) take one of puff of the evil vile devil's weed? They become homicidal perverted rapist dope-head fiends! There is so much useful information to be obtained from this film. For instance, did you know that marijuana is worse than cocaine? Or did you know how to hide your joints in your high heel shoes? Or that marijuana causes lifetime insanity? It's all here in this underground cult classic. (5/10)