For His Son (1912): cast, story & where to watch
1912 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1912, For His Son is a drama film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. A father, anxious for his son's financial well being, develops a special soda pop called Dopokoke which is laced with cocaine. Dopokoke is advertised as relief "for that tired feeling." The drink is a success, but the son becomes addicted to it, much to his father's regret. Loosely based on the allegations that the Coca-Cola company and other soft drink manufacturers laced their soda with dope.
Who’s in it. For His Son stars Charles Hill Mailes as The Father, a Physician, Charles West as The Son, Blanche Sweet as The Son's Fiancée and Dorothy Bernard as The Secretary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, For His Son has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch For His Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of For His Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch For His Son (1912)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for For His Son change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is For His Son worth watching?
- For His Son holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in For His Son?
- For His Son stars Charles Hill Mailes, Charles West, Blanche Sweet, Dorothy Bernard and Alfred Paget.
- When was For His Son released?
- For His Son was released in 1912, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.