Movie

The Old Actor

★ 5.4(18)191217m

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Good to know

Director: D.W. Griffith
Release date: 1912-05-06
Runtime: 17m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: American Mutoscope & Biograph

About The Old Actor

The Old Actor is a 1912 movie in the Drama genre, directed by D.W. Griffith, starring W. Chrystie Miller, Kate Bruce and Mary Pickford. It has a runtime of 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.4/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Old Actor in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Themes & keywords

short film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Old Actor in Mexico?+

The Old Actor is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Old Actor on Netflix?+

The Old Actor is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Old Actor?+

The Old Actor has a runtime of 17 minutes (17 minutes).

Who stars in The Old Actor?+

The Old Actor stars W. Chrystie Miller, Kate Bruce, Mary Pickford, Edwin August and Charles Hill Mailes.

When did The Old Actor come out?+

The Old Actor is a 1912 movie directed by D.W. Griffith.

What genre is The Old Actor?+

The Old Actor is Drama film.

Who directed The Old Actor?+

The Old Actor was directed by D.W. Griffith.