The Old Actor (1912)

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.

Directing:
  • D.W. Griffith
  • D. W. Griffith

Writing:
  • George Hennessy

Stars:
Release Date: 1912-05-06
themoviedb icon 5.4/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: en
  • Runtime: 17

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Mary Pickford
Mary Pickford
The Old Actor's Daughter
Claire McDowell
Claire McDowe...
At Audition
Marguerite Marsh
Marguerite Ma...
At Audition
Alfred Paget
Alfred Paget
A Policeman
Kate Bruce
Kate Bruce
The Old Actor's Wife
W. Chrystie Miller
W. Chrystie M...
The Old Actor
Edwin August
Edwin August
The Old Actor's Daughter's Sweetheart
Charles Hill Mailes
Charles Hill...
The Replacement Actor
William A. Carroll
William A. Ca...
The Stage Manager's Assistant
Grace Henderson
Grace Henders...
An Old Woman
Robert Harron
Robert Harron
The Messenger
Christy Cabanne
Christy Caban...
at audition
Vivian Prescott
Vivian Presco...
At Audition
Charles West
Charles West
Mae Marsh
Mae Marsh
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