Davy Crockett, or Be Sure You're Right, Then Go Ahead is an 1872 American play which became very popular in its time, inspired by the frontiersman of the same name. It was written by Frank Murdoch, and the lead role was played by Frank Mayo. Crockett arrives at his home in the woods and learns that "Little Nell" (properly named Eleanor Vaughn), his childhood love interest, has returned from abroad, along with her guardian and fiancé. As that group travels to their intended destination at the fiancé's uncle's estate, Crockett offers shelter in his hunting hut. The play's most memorable scene has Crockett use his arm to bar the hut's door against howling wolves. The uncle is later revealed to be evil and forcing the marriage, so Crockett is able to marry Eleanor.
Adaptations (1)
Davy Crockett was adapted into a 1916 film.
