The Old Actor

Overview

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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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