Movie Description
The Old Actor
(1912)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : D.W. Griffith
- Writer : George Hennessy
- Cast : W. Chrystie Miller,Kate Bruce,Mary Pickford,Edwin August,Charles Hill Mailes,Alfred Paget,William A. Carroll,Grace Henderson,Robert Harron,Christy Cabanne,J. Jiquel Lanoe,Marguerite Marsh,Claire McDowell,Vivian Prescott,W.C. Robinson,Charles West,Mae Marsh
Cast
The Old Actor
The Old Actor's Wife
The Old Actor's Daughter
The Old Actor's Daughter's Sweetheart
The Replacement Actor
A Policeman
The Stage Manager's Assistant
An Old Woman
The Messenger
at audition
At Audition
At Audition
At Audition
At Audition
At Audition
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Facts
Original TitleThe Old Actor
Status Released
Release Information
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1912-05-06
Original Language
Runtime 00h 17m
Production CompaniesAmerican Mutoscope & Biograph
Genres
- Drama
