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Assassin of Youth (1937) is a exploitation film directed by Elmer Clifton, which is a pre-WWII movie about the ill effects of marijuana. The movie is often considered a clone of the much more famous Reefer Madness
(sharing cast member Dorothy Short). The thriller reflects perfectly the hysterical anti-drug propaganda of its time, which tried to make spectators believe that "marihuana" was much worse than it actually is.

Synopsis

The journalist Art Brighton goes undercover to investigate the granddaughter of a recently deceased rich woman, killed in a drug-related car crash. The girl, Joan Barrie, will inherit the fortune of her grandmother if she is able to fulfill a morals clause in the will. Joan's cousin Linda Clayton and her husband Jack will try to frame Joan to acquire the fortune themselves.

The journalist tries to save Joan and dismantle the criminal gang of marijuana-dealing youths to which Linda belongs. While the newspaper tries to show the horrible dangers of the murderous marijuana to the general public, violence scales in the town in the form of obscene all-night drug parties where anything can happen.

Controversy

The film contained some mild nudity scenes, which were subject to censorship in some cases. The movie is nowadays considered anti-marijuana propaganda, and often viewed in B-series marathons.

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