The Marijuana Menace

Beware of the dangers of youth and falling into a bad crowd! A high-school girl gets involved with a ring of teenage rebels and starts down the road to ruin. A reporter poses as a soda jerk to infiltrate the gang of teen dope fiends. This 1937 exploitation film directed by Elmer Clifton is a pre-WWII movie about the supposed ill effects of cannabis. The film is often considered a clone of the much more famous Reefer Madness (sharing cast member Dorothy Short). The thriller reflects perfectly the

My take

A wild ride through 1930s fear-mongering cinema that's equal parts unintentionally hilarious and historically fascinating. Perfect for anyone curious about how propaganda shaped pop culture, or just looking for some gloriously over-the-top vintage melodrama.

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