Synopsis
The Red Lamp
$7.99
Published by Samuel French Inc
3 Male 3 Female
A hungry tramp breaks into a house for food and recognizes a lamp which supposedly brings good luck when lighted
The son befriends the tramp, who leaves on the approach of the head of the house - a strict maiden lady, the boy's aunt
The boy agrees to light the lamp after his aunt has gone, as a signal for the tramp to return
The daughter also agrees to use the same signal to let her lover know her aunt - who disapproves of the match - has left the house
The aunt herself lights the lamp as a signal to a neighbor to have tea ready
Ensuing complications are fast, furious, and unexpected