The Old Actor
(1912)

Released: 1912-05-06

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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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W. Chrystie Miller

as The Old Actor

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Kate Bruce

as The Old Actor's Wife

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Mary Pickford

as The Old Actor's Daughter

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Edwin August

as The Old Actor's Daughter's Sweetheart

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Charles Hill Mailes

as The Replacement Actor

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Alfred Paget

as A Policeman

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William A. Carroll

as The Stage Manager's Assistant

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Grace Henderson

as An Old Woman

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Robert Harron

as The Messenger

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Christy Cabanne

as at audition

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J. Jiquel Lanoe

as At Audition

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Marguerite Marsh

as At Audition

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Claire McDowell

as At Audition

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Vivian Prescott

as At Audition

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