What Shall We Do with Our Old? (1911)
An elderly carpenter is told by a doctor that his wife is seriously ill. Soon afterwards, an insensitive shop foreman lays him off from his job because of his age. Unable to find work, and with his wife's condition getting worse, he soon becomes desperate.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: February 13, 1911
Cast
- W. Chrystie Miller - The Old Carpenter
- Claire McDowell - The Old Carpenter's Wife
- Adolph Lestina - The Doctor
- George Nichols - The Judge
- Donald Crisp - Night Court Bailiff
- Wilfred Lucas - Violent Jailbird
- Alfred Paget - In Shop
- Charles West - Supporting Character
- Francis J. Grandon - Policeman
- Guy Hedlund - Young Carpenter
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is What Shall We Do with Our Old? about?
- An elderly carpenter is told by a doctor that his wife is seriously ill. Soon afterwards, an insensitive shop foreman lays him off from his job because of his age. Unable to find work, and with his wife's condition getting worse, he soon becomes desperate.
- Who directed What Shall We Do with Our Old??
- What Shall We Do with Our Old? was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in What Shall We Do with Our Old??
- What Shall We Do with Our Old? stars W. Chrystie Miller, Claire McDowell, Adolph Lestina, George Nichols, Donald Crisp, Wilfred Lucas.
- How long is What Shall We Do with Our Old??
- What Shall We Do with Our Old? has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is What Shall We Do with Our Old??
- What Shall We Do with Our Old? is a Drama film.
- Where was What Shall We Do with Our Old? produced?
- What Shall We Do with Our Old? was produced in United States of America.