The Old Actor
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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.
Release Date : 1912-05-06
Language :
Adult : false
Status : Released
Production Company : American Mutoscope & Biograph
Production Country : United States of America
Alternative Titles :
Cast
Character Name : The Old Actor
Original Name : W. Chrystie Miller
Gender : Male
Character Name : The Old Actor's Wife
Original Name : Kate Bruce
Gender : Female
Character Name : The Old Actor's Daughter
Original Name : Mary Pickford
Gender : Female
Character Name : The Old Actor's Daughter's Sweetheart
Original Name : Edwin August
Gender : Male
Character Name : The Replacement Actor
Original Name : Charles Hill Mailes
Gender : Male
Character Name : A Policeman
Original Name : Alfred Paget
Gender : Male
Character Name : The Stage Manager's Assistant
Original Name : William A. Carroll
Gender : Male
Character Name : An Old Woman
Original Name : Grace Henderson
Gender : Female
Character Name : The Messenger
Original Name : Robert Harron
Gender : Male
Character Name : at audition
Original Name : Christy Cabanne
Gender : Male
Character Name : At Audition
Original Name : J. Jiquel Lanoe
Gender : Male
Character Name : At Audition
Original Name : Marguerite Marsh
Gender : Female
Character Name : At Audition
Original Name : Claire McDowell
Gender : Female
Character Name : At Audition
Original Name : Vivian Prescott
Gender : Female
Character Name : At Audition
Original Name : W.C. Robinson
Gender : Male
Character Name :
Original Name : Charles West
Gender : Male
Character Name :
Original Name : Mae Marsh
Gender : Female
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