How They Do Things on the Bowery
Synopsis
Scene Bowery. Young woman drops her handkerchief while passing a Rube. He picks it up and gives it to her. She induces him to go into a side door of a saloon. Second scene, saloon. Rube and woman enter, take seats at table and order drinks. While the Rube is paying for same, woman puts knock-out drops in the Rube's glass. They drink and the Rube falls asleep. Woman takes all his valuables and leaves. Waiter wakes him up. He discovers his watch gone, fights with waiter, and is thrown out. Third scene, outside of saloon. Police patrol drawn up. They put Rube in and drive off.
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1902
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin S. Porter
- Original Title
- How They Do Things on the Bowery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1m
- Production Studios
- Edison Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin S. Porter
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin S. Porter
Director
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What is How They Do Things on the Bowery about?
Scene Bowery. Young woman drops her handkerchief while passing a Rube. He picks it up and gives it to her. She induces him to go into a side door of a saloon. Second scene, saloon. Rube and woman enter, take seats at table and order drinks. While the Rube is paying for same, woman puts knock-out drops in the Rube's glass. They drink and the Rube falls asleep. Woman takes all his valuables and leaves. Waiter wakes him up. He discovers his watch gone, fights with waiter, and is thrown out. Third scene, outside of saloon. Police patrol drawn up. They put Rube in and drive off.
Who directed How They Do Things on the Bowery?
How They Do Things on the Bowery was directed by Edwin S. Porter.
Who stars in How They Do Things on the Bowery?
The principal cast of How They Do Things on the Bowery includes Not specified.
When was How They Do Things on the Bowery released and how long is it?
How They Do Things on the Bowery was released in 1902 with a total runtime of 1m.