The Old Actor

The Old Actor

1912
17m
5.4

5.4/10

18 votes • View on IMDb
Drama
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.

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Production Information

Production Companies
American Mutoscope & Biograph
Production Countries
United States of America

Keywords

short film

Quick Facts

Release Date May 6, 1912
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0002400

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

Key Crew

D.W. Griffith
Director
George Hennessy
Writer