Cocaine Traffic; Or, The Drug Terror

The narrative centers on Andrews, a former shipping clerk who has built his wealth through cocaine. He disapproves of his daughter May's relationship with Joe, a policeman, and instead encourages her to marry socialite Roger Hastings. However, May soon learns that Roger is a drug addict, leading her down a tragic path of addiction herself.

As the story unfolds, May faces a nervous breakdown due to Roger's deceit, which culminates in a horrifying turn of events. Andrews, desperate to save his daughter, commits her to a sanitarium while Roger becomes entangled with a gang of white slavers. The plot thickens when the gang kidnaps Andrews' sister, Julia, pushing Roger to finally confront the consequences of his actions.

This film, categorized as a lost film, represents a significant piece of early cinema that tackles serious social issues. Collectors of silent films and dramas, especially those interested in the themes of addiction and societal struggles, may find this title noteworthy, despite its lost status.