The Picture Idol

The Picture Idol

14 mins | Comedy | May 31, 1912

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.

The Picture Idol

14 mins | Comedy | May 31, 1912

The Picture Idol
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.
Producers Vitagraph Company of America
Original title The Picture Idol
Directors James Young
Writers James Young

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