ASSASSIN OF YOUTH CLASSIC 1937 ANTI MARIJUANA EXPLOITATION, DRUG ADDICTION SCARE FILM XD13434

Want to support this channel and help us preserve old films Visit Visit our website Part 2: Released in 1937 and directed by Elmer Clifton, Assassin of Youth is a famous Bpicture about the ill effects of marijuana, cannabis. The plot of the movie centers on a ring of teens who smoke marijuana, who entice an innocent high school girl and lead her on the road to addiction and worse. Meanwhile, a reporter goes undercover as he tries to reveal the story of the gang and expose them for what they are dope fiends. Assassin of Youth features a screenplay by Charles A. Browne from a story written by Leo McCarthy. The film is often compared to Reefer Madness, and has many obvious similarities including sharing cast member Dorothy Short. The film s memorable title was taken from a Reader s Digest article written by the USA drug czar of that era, Harry J. Anslinger. The film stars Luana Walters as Joan Barry, Arthur