Quick facts
- Released
- May 6, 1912
- Runtime
- 17 min
- IMDb
- tt0002400
- Country
- United States
- Studio
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Themes
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
J. Jiquel Lanoe
At Audition
Marguerite Marsh
At Audition
Claire McDowell
At Audition
Vivian Prescott
At Audition
W.C. Robinson
At Audition
Charles West
Mae Marsh
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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.
- When was The Old Actor released?
- The Old Actor is a 1912 drama film.
- Where can I watch The Old Actor?
- You can watch The Old Actor with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.