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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.
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D.W. Griffith profile
D.W. Griffith

Director

Cast

W. Chrystie Miller profile
W. Chrystie Miller

The Old Actor

Kate Bruce profile
Kate Bruce

The Old Actor's Wife

Mary Pickford profile
Mary Pickford

The Old Actor's Daughter

Edwin August profile
Edwin August

The Old Actor's Daughter's Sweetheart

Charles Hill Mailes profile
Charles Hill Mailes

The Replacement Actor

Alfred Paget profile
Alfred Paget

A Policeman

William A. Carroll profile
William A. Carroll

The Stage Manager's Assistant

Grace Henderson profile
Grace Henderson

An Old Woman

Robert Harron profile
Robert Harron

The Messenger

Christy Cabanne profile
Christy Cabanne

at audition

J. Jiquel Lanoe profile
J. Jiquel Lanoe

At Audition

Marguerite Marsh profile
Marguerite Marsh

At Audition

W. Chrystie Miller profile
W. Chrystie Miller

The Old Actor

Kate Bruce profile
Kate Bruce

The Old Actor's Wife

Mary Pickford profile
Mary Pickford

The Old Actor's Daughter

Edwin August profile
Edwin August

The Old Actor's Daughter's Sweetheart

Charles Hill Mailes profile
Charles Hill Mailes

The Replacement Actor

Alfred Paget profile
Alfred Paget

A Policeman

William A. Carroll profile
William A. Carroll

The Stage Manager's Assistant

Grace Henderson profile
Grace Henderson

An Old Woman

Robert Harron profile
Robert Harron

The Messenger

Christy Cabanne profile
Christy Cabanne

at audition

J. Jiquel Lanoe profile
J. Jiquel Lanoe

At Audition

Marguerite Marsh profile
Marguerite Marsh

At Audition

Extra

Release Date

May 6, 1912

Original Language

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

American Mutoscope & Biograph logo

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