Droppington's Devilish Deed

Synopsis

Origin:

Thinking he’s performing a good deed stagehand Droppington causes the breakup of the current show when he turns the full strength of the hose on what he supposes to be a fire in the theater. The fact of the matter is magician Mephisto was performing one of his tricks, hence the smoke.

Cast

Chester Conklin

Droppington

Harry Bernard

Stage Hand

Minta Durfee

The Star

Charles Arling

Actor / The Devil

Harry Booker

Head of the Show

Vivian Edwards

Actress in Dressing Room

Charley Chase

Audience Member (uncredited)

Slim Summerville

Audience Member (uncredited)

Fred Hibbard

The Strong Man