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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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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...
The Old Actor (1912) was directed by D.W. Griffith. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 0h 17m, rated 5.4/10.
The Old Actor runs 0h 17m (17 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.4/10 from 18 votes. Genre: Drama.
The Old Actor is rated 5.4/10 by 18 viewers — below average. A good pick for Drama fans.