Comedy · United States of America · 1912 · 14m

The Picture Idol

Director

Cast

Maurice Costello as Howard Hanson Clara Kimball Young as Beth Ward, A Passionate Fan of Howard Hanson's Mary Maurice as Mrs. Ward - Beth's Mother Charles Eldridge as Mr. Ward - Beth's Father James Morrison as Beth's Sweetheart George Cooper as Howard's Room-Mate

Synopsis

A short comedy about a girl (played by Clara Kimball Young) who is in love with a movie star (Maurice Costello) and who follows him everywhere. Her parents want to teach her a lesson, and invite the actor to their home.

Mood & Themes

silent film

Key Collaborators

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