The Picture Idol (1912)
A short comedy about a girl (played by Clara Kimball Young) who is in love with a movie star (Maurice Costello) and who follows him everywhere. Her parents want to teach her a lesson, and invite the actor to their home.
Director: James Young
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: May 31, 1912
Cast
- Maurice Costello - Howard Hanson
- Clara Kimball Young - Beth Ward, A Passionate Fan of Howard Hanson's
- Mary Maurice - Mrs. Ward - Beth's Mother
- Charles Eldridge - Mr. Ward - Beth's Father
- James Morrison - Beth's Sweetheart
- George Cooper - Howard's Room-Mate
- Alice Lake
Screenplay
- James Young (Scenario Writer)
Production: Vitagraph Company of America
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film
More Films by Director: James Young
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Picture Idol about?
- A short comedy about a girl (played by Clara Kimball Young) who is in love with a movie star (Maurice Costello) and who follows him everywhere. Her parents want to teach her a lesson, and invite the actor to their home.
- Who directed The Picture Idol?
- The Picture Idol was directed by James Young.
- Who stars in The Picture Idol?
- The Picture Idol stars Maurice Costello, Clara Kimball Young, Mary Maurice, Charles Eldridge, James Morrison, George Cooper.
- How long is The Picture Idol?
- The Picture Idol has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is The Picture Idol?
- The Picture Idol is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Picture Idol produced?
- The Picture Idol was produced in United States of America.