The Cocaine Fiends (1935), produced by Willis Kent, is a classic exploitation film aimed at warning audiences about the perils of drug abuse. Also known under the title The Pace That Kills, the film follows the story of a naive young woman who is lured into a life of addiction by a smooth-talking drug dealer. As she descends into the seedy underbelly of society, the film portrays the devastation drugs inflict on individuals and families. With melodramatic flair and moralistic overtones, the movie was part of a wave of 1930s “social hygiene” films designed more to shock than to educate. Today, it stands as a cult classic, reflecting the sensationalist approach of early anti-drug propaganda cinema.