Sinister Harvest
Originally released in 1930. Sinister Harvest is a documentary film. directed by Dwain Esper. At just 9 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Early "shockumentary", apparently shot in Egypt, which documents the habits of opium addicts. The interiors of drug dens are shown, and at the conclusion the film an addict is shown collapsing on a sand dune; the booming voice of the narrator informs us that the addict has perished. Footage used is from the silent film Dope Fiends.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 26, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
0h 9m
9 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Roadshow Attractions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sinister Harvest about?
Early "shockumentary", apparently shot in Egypt, which documents the habits of opium addicts. The interiors of drug dens are shown, and at the conclusion the film an addict is shown collapsing on a...
Who directed Sinister Harvest?
Sinister Harvest was directed by Dwain Esper.
How long is Sinister Harvest?
Sinister Harvest has a runtime of 0 hours and 9 minutes (9 minutes total).
When was Sinister Harvest released?
Sinister Harvest was released on May 26, 1930 in theaters.