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  • Troubles of a New Drug Clerk (1908)
  • Short | Short, Comedy
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Troubles of a New Drug Clerk (1908)
Short | Short, Comedy
First of all is shown a "would be" jack-of-all-trades, who, after meeting with several mishaps and rejections of his services, discovers a placard which reads: "Wanted: Soda Fountain Man." He applies for the job and is put to work. It is ...See moreFirst of all is shown a "would be" jack-of-all-trades, who, after meeting with several mishaps and rejections of his services, discovers a placard which reads: "Wanted: Soda Fountain Man." He applies for the job and is put to work. It is soon shown that he knows little or nothing about the dexterity of "soda jerking," though fortunately (for him) the first victims of his dispensation do not submit themselves to the dangerous hodge-podges of his cook-house recipes until his employer has gone out to mingle in the fresh air. Business soon picks up. The "would be" makes an enthusiastic stab at properly proportioning the thirst quenchers and, at last, manages to take in a few nickels, which he "rings up," going south with a V. or an X. at each operation. Several "of the sick list" enter and the eager dispenser, now thoroughly alert from the "easy money," quickly occupies the position of prescription clerk and dopes them up in any way convenient; what they won't take he pours on them. A little of this, of course, soon goes a long way. In fact, far enough to bring the infuriated victims (of lemon effervescences, etc.) back to the store. Several agonized sufferers are also enraged at the impostor. He perceives that it is high time to seek a refuge, and accordingly makes a dash to the street. A chase follows and the fellow is finally landed in jail. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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William Nicholas Selig
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Updated May 23, 1908
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May 23, 1908 (United States)

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