The Old Actor (1912): cast, story & where to watch
1912 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1912, The Old Actor is a notable film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Old Actor stars W. Chrystie Miller as The Old Actor, Kate Bruce as The Old Actor's Wife, Mary Pickford as The Old Actor's Daughter and Edwin August as The Old Actor's Daughter's Sweetheart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Old Actor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Old Actor page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Old Actor (1912)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Old Actor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Old Actor worth watching?
- The Old Actor holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Old Actor?
- The Old Actor stars W. Chrystie Miller, Kate Bruce, Mary Pickford, Edwin August and Charles Hill Mailes.
- When was The Old Actor released?
- The Old Actor was released in 1912, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.