Drama

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

W. Chrystie Miller

Character Name : The Old Actor

Original Name : W. Chrystie Miller

Gender : Male

Kate Bruce

Character Name : The Old Actor's Wife

Original Name : Kate Bruce

Gender : Female

Mary Pickford

Character Name : The Old Actor's Daughter

Original Name : Mary Pickford

Gender : Female

Edwin August

Character Name : The Old Actor's Daughter's Sweetheart

Original Name : Edwin August

Gender : Male

Charles Hill Mailes

Character Name : The Replacement Actor

Original Name : Charles Hill Mailes

Gender : Male

Alfred Paget

Character Name : A Policeman

Original Name : Alfred Paget

Gender : Male

William A. Carroll

Character Name : The Stage Manager's Assistant

Original Name : William A. Carroll

Gender : Male

Grace Henderson

Character Name : An Old Woman

Original Name : Grace Henderson

Gender : Female

Robert Harron

Character Name : The Messenger

Original Name : Robert Harron

Gender : Male

Christy Cabanne

Character Name : at audition

Original Name : Christy Cabanne

Gender : Male

J. Jiquel Lanoe

Character Name : At Audition

Original Name : J. Jiquel Lanoe

Gender : Male

Marguerite Marsh

Character Name : At Audition

Original Name : Marguerite Marsh

Gender : Female

Claire McDowell

Character Name : At Audition

Original Name : Claire McDowell

Gender : Female

Vivian Prescott

Character Name : At Audition

Original Name : Vivian Prescott

Gender : Female

W.C. Robinson

Character Name : At Audition

Original Name : W.C. Robinson

Gender : Male

Charles West

Character Name :

Original Name : Charles West

Gender : Male

Mae Marsh

Character Name :

Original Name : Mae Marsh

Gender : Female

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