Poster movie

The Old Actor

Lenguage:17 min

Duration:en

Release date:May 6, 1912

Calificacion:5.4

Description:

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.

Cast

W. Chrystie Miller
W. Chrystie MillerThe Old Actor
Kate Bruce
Kate BruceThe Old Actor's Wife
Mary Pickford
Mary PickfordThe Old Actor's Daughter
Edwin August
Edwin AugustThe Old Actor's Daughter's Sweetheart
Charles Hill Mailes
Charles Hill MailesThe Replacement Actor
Alfred Paget
Alfred PagetA Policeman
William A. Carroll
William A. CarrollThe Stage Manager's Assistant
Grace Henderson
Grace HendersonAn Old Woman
Robert Harron
Robert HarronThe Messenger
J. Jiquel Lanoe
J. Jiquel LanoeAt Audition

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