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The Old Actor( 1912)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      W. Chrystie Miller

      The Old Actor

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      Kate Bruce

      The Old Actor's Wife

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      Mary Pickford

      The Old Actor's Daughter

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      Edwin August

      The Old Actor's Daughter's Sweetheart

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      Charles Hill Mailes

      The Replacement Actor

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      Alfred Paget

      A Policeman

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      William A. Carroll

      The Stage Manager's Assistant

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      Grace Henderson

      An Old Woman

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      Robert Harron

      The Messenger

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      Christy Cabanne

      at audition

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      J. Jiquel Lanoe

      At Audition

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      Marguerite Marsh

      At Audition

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      Claire McDowell

      At Audition

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      Vivian Prescott

      At Audition

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      W.C. Robinson

      At Audition

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      Charles West

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      Mae Marsh

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

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    Keywords

    • short film