The Old Actor (1912)
17m
Running Time
May 6, 1912Release Date
The Old Actor (1912)
17m
Running Time
May 6, 1912Release Date
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Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.
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
D.W. Griffith
Director
William A. Carroll
The Stage Manager's Assistant
George Hennessy
Writer
Billy Bitzer
Cinematographer
Details.
Release DateMay 6, 1912
StatusReleased
Running Time17m
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Wiki.
The Old Actor is a 1912 American silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and written by George Hennessey. The production was filmed in southern California in February 1912.