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The Old Actor

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Calorie Rating: 24
Released: 1912-05-06
Running Time: 17 Minutes
Studios: American Mutoscope & Biograph,


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.

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Cast

W. Chrystie Miller
Character: The Old Actor
Kate Bruce
Character: The Old Actor's Wife
Mary Pickford
Character: The Old Actor's Daughter

Edwin August
Character: The Old Actor's Daughter's Sweetheart
Charles Hill Mailes
Character: The Replacement Actor
Alfred Paget
Character: A Policeman

William A. Carroll
Character: The Stage Manager's Assistant
Grace Henderson
Character: An Old Woman
Robert Harron
Character: The Messenger

Christy Cabanne
Character: at audition
J. Jiquel Lanoe
Character: At Audition
Marguerite Marsh
Character: At Audition

Claire McDowell
Character: At Audition
Vivian Prescott
Character: At Audition
W.C. Robinson
Character: At Audition



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