
Film
The Old Actor
1912 · 17m · Drama
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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.
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
Crew
- D.W. GriffithDirector
- George HennessyWriter
Details
- Release date
- May 6, 1912
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Genres
- Drama
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