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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.
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smuggling (contraband)
opium
lost film
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Questions about Hop - The Devil's Brew
How long is Hop - The Devil's Brew?
Hop - The Devil's Brew has a runtime of 50m ( and 50 minutes).
Who directed Hop - The Devil's Brew?
Hop - The Devil's Brew was directed by Lois Weber and released in 1916.
What genre is Hop - The Devil's Brew?
Hop - The Devil's Brew is a Drama film (1916).
Who stars in Hop - The Devil's Brew?
The cast of Hop - The Devil's Brew includes Phillips Smalley, Lois Weber, Marie Walcamp, C. Norman Hammond, Juan de la Cruz.
