Assassin of Youth
Assassin of Youth 1937 is an exploitation film directed by Elmer Clifton. It is a preWWII movie about the supposed ill effects of cannabis. The movie is often considered a clone of the much more famous Reefer Madness sharing cast member Dorothy Short. The thriller reflects perfectly the antidrug propaganda of its time.
The journalist tries to save Joan and dismantle the criminal gang of marijuanadealing youths to which Linda belongs. While the newspaper tries to show the horrible dangers of marijuana to the general public, violence scales in the town in the form of obscene allnight drug parties where anything can happen.A key concluding scene in a courtroom involves the prosecution of Joan. Just as the judge is about to pass sentence the journalist Art Brighton rushes in with evidence exposing Lindas involvement in the drug distribution. The film ends announcing Joans engagement to Art. ........
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