“ 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 B-picture 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