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Basic Info
Release: May 06, 1912
Rating: ⭐ 5.4/10 (18 votes)

The Old Actor

1912 ⭐ 5.4/10 18 votes
Overview

An elderly actor who lives with his wife and daughter is dismissed from his acting job because he is considered too old. On his way home from the theatre he panics at the thought of telling his family the bad news and decides to disguise himself as a beggar. His daughter's beau accidentally gives him a five dollar gold piece, thinking that it was a smaller coin. A chase ensues with a policeman, the daughter, and her beau in hot pursuit. When caught he is recognized by his shocked daughter, but is quickly forgiven by all. Meanwhile the actor hired to replace him has already been fired and a messenger is dispatched to rehire the Old Actor to the delight of his wife, daughter, and fellow actors.

Genres
Drama
Production Countries
  • United States of America
Spoken Languages
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Cast
W. Chrystie Miller
W. Chrystie Miller
The Old Actor
Kate Bruce
Kate Bruce
The Old Actor's Wife
Mary Pickford
Mary Pickford
The Old Actor's Daughter
Edwin August
Edwin August
The Old Actor's Daughter's Sweetheart
Charles Hill Mailes
Charles Hill Mailes
The Replacement Actor
Alfred Paget
Alfred Paget
A Policeman
William A. Carroll
William A. Carroll
The Stage Manager's Assistant
Grace Henderson
Grace Henderson
An Old Woman
Robert Harron
Robert Harron
The Messenger
Christy Cabanne
Christy Cabanne
at audition
J. Jiquel Lanoe
J. Jiquel Lanoe
At Audition
Marguerite Marsh
Marguerite Marsh
At Audition
Crew
D.W. Griffith
D.W. Griffith
Director
George Hennessy
Writer
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