Public Domain Movies | The Devil's Sleep
"The Devil's Sleep" follows the investigation of Detective Dave Mitchell (played by William Thomason) into a string of mysterious deaths plaguing the city. Young people are found dead, apparently in a deep sleep that resembles death itself. As Mitchell delves into the case, he discovers that a new and highly addictive drug called "Mephedrone" is the cause of these fatal episodes.
The drug is being peddled by a ruthless criminal named Max Janek (played by Bruno VeSota) and his seductive accomplice, Carol Vale (played by Lita Baron). Janek operates a nightclub where he promotes the drug, using it to control and manipulate those who fall under its influence. The victims, mostly young and impressionable, become unwitting pawns in Janek's criminal enterprise.
As Mitchell inches closer to the truth, he faces numerous challenges, including the allure of the drug itself. The film explores the dangers of addiction and the lengths to which criminals will go to exploit those in the throes of substance abuse. It also delves into the moral dilemmas faced by individuals ensnared in the web of drug addiction (1956).
Director: W. Merle Connell
Stars: Lita Grey, Will Charles, William Thomason
