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Droppington's Devilish Deed

1915-04-05 · 10 min · Not rated

Comedy

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.

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Directors
Walter Wright
Production companies
Keystone Film Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Chester ConklinChester ConklinDroppington
Harry BernardHarry BernardStage Hand
Minta DurfeeMinta DurfeeThe Star
Charles ArlingCharles ArlingActor / The Devil
Harry BookerHarry BookerHead of the Show
Vivian EdwardsVivian EdwardsActress in Dressing Room
Charley ChaseCharley ChaseAudience Member (uncredited)
Slim SummervilleSlim SummervilleAudience Member (uncredited)
Fred HibbardThe Strong Man

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