The Old Actor
191217m5.4
Drama
- Runtime
- 17m
- Genre
- Drama
- Origin
- United States of America
About
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.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet.
Details
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Writing
- George Hennessy
- Status
- Released
- Released
- May 6, 1912
- Studio
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Cast
W. Chrystie Miller
The Old Actor
Kate Bruce
The Old Actor's Wife
Mary Pickford
The Old Actor's Daughter
Edwin August
The Old Actor's Daughter's Sweetheart
Charles Hill Mailes
The Replacement Actor
Alfred Paget
A Policeman
William A. Carroll
The Stage Manager's Assistant
Grace Henderson
An Old Woman
Robert Harron
The Messenger
Christy Cabanne
at audition
J. Jiquel Lanoe
At Audition
Marguerite Marsh
At Audition
Claire McDowell
At Audition
Vivian Prescott
At Audition
W.C. Robinson
At Audition
Charles West
Mae Marsh
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