Marihuana
"Weed with roots in hell!"
Originally released in 1936. Marihuana is a crime/drama film. directed by Dwain Esper. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Harley Wood, Hugh McArthur, and Pat Carlyle
Synopsis
A young girl named Burma attends a beach party with her boyfriend and after she smokes marijuana with a bunch of other girls, she gets pregnant and another girl drowns while skinny dipping in the ocean. Burma and her boyfriend go to work for the pusher in order to make money so they can get married. However, during a drug deal her boyfriend is killed leaving Burma to fend for herself. Burma then becomes a major narcotics pusher in her own right after giving up her baby for adoption.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 8, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
0h 57m
57 minutes total
User Rating
3.6/10
Mixed (29 votes)
Budget
$100K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Harley Wood
as Burma Roberts aka 'Blondie'
Hugh McArthur
as Dick Collier
Pat Carlyle
as Nickolas 'Nicki' Romero
Paul Ellis
as Tony Santello
Bill Woods
as Detective
Richard Erskine
as Morgan Stewart
Juanita Fletcher
as Mrs. Roberts
Gloria Browne
as Gloria Stewart - The Child
Symona Boniface
as Helen
Hal Taggart
as Helen's Husband
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $100,000
Production Companies
- Roadshow Attractions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marihuana about?
A young girl named Burma attends a beach party with her boyfriend and after she smokes marijuana with a bunch of other girls, she gets pregnant and another girl drowns while skinny dipping in the o...
Who directed Marihuana?
Marihuana was directed by Dwain Esper.
How long is Marihuana?
Marihuana has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).
When was Marihuana released?
Marihuana was released on May 8, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Marihuana?
The main cast of Marihuana includes Harley Wood, Hugh McArthur, Pat Carlyle, Paul Ellis, Bill Woods.