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The Old Actor

The Old Actor

1912

5.4

Categories:

  • 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.

D.W. Griffith

Director

George Hennessy

Writer

Cast:

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  • 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 Daught...
  • Edwin August

    Edwin August

    The Old Actor's Daught...
  • Charles Hill Mailes

    Charles Hill Mailes

    The Replacement Actor
  • Alfred Paget

    Alfred Paget

    A Policeman