Release Date

06 May, 1912

Runtime

00:17: (HH:MM)

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.

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Actors

W. Chrystie Miller

Kate Bruce

Mary Pickford

Edwin August

Charles Hill Mailes

Alfred Paget

William A. Carroll

Grace Henderson

Robert Harron

Christy Cabanne

J. Jiquel Lanoe

Marguerite Marsh

Claire McDowell

Vivian Prescott

W.C. Robinson

Charles West

Mae Marsh

Crew

George Hennessy

D.W. Griffith