Everett Nelson was born on a farm and is an only son. He does all the hard work on the place for his father, who keeps the country bank. Unable to stand the bondage any longer, Everett leaves for New York in quest of work. While job hunting he sees a sign on the door requesting the services of a janitor. On entering to apply for the position he finds himself on the stage of a theater, where a rehearsal for a musical comedy is in progress. The astounded manager gazes at this apparition, and then an idea strikes him. He hires the "Clodhopper" for a rural number in his show. How the "Rube" makes the hit of his life as well as showing he is not to be laughed at as a prodigal son is shown in the events that follow.—Moving Picture World synopsis

Following unjust treatment on the farm, naive young farmboy Everett Nelson runs away to the big city, where he encounters a showman who decides that Everett is perfect for the part of a bumpkin in his new play. Everett takes the role and becomes a big star. But there are complications.—Jim Beaver <[email protected]>