The Old Actor (1912)

The Old Actor

1912

Drama

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

D.W. Griffith

Cast

Alfred Paget as A Policeman

Charles Hill Mailes as The Replacement Actor

Christy Cabanne as at audition

Edwin August as The Old Actor's Daughter's Sweetheart

Grace Henderson as An Old Woman

Kate Bruce as The Old Actor's Wife

Mary Pickford as The Old Actor's Daughter

Robert Harron as The Messenger