The Old Actor (1912)
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.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: May 6, 1912
Cast
- W. Chrystie Miller - The Old Actor
- Kate Bruce - The Old Actor's Wife
- Mary Pickford - The Old Actor's Daughter
- Edwin August - The Old Actor's Daughter's Sweetheart
- Charles Hill Mailes - The Replacement Actor
- Alfred Paget - A Policeman
- William A. Carroll - The Stage Manager's Assistant
- Grace Henderson - An Old Woman
- Robert Harron - The Messenger
- Christy Cabanne - at audition
Screenplay
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Old Actor about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Old Actor?
- The Old Actor was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in The Old Actor?
- The Old Actor stars W. Chrystie Miller, Kate Bruce, Mary Pickford, Edwin August, Charles Hill Mailes, Alfred Paget.
- How long is The Old Actor?
- The Old Actor has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is The Old Actor?
- The Old Actor is a Drama film.
- Where was The Old Actor produced?
- The Old Actor was produced in United States of America.