The Picture Idol (1912)

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Audience Score

50

The Picture Idol

NR 14 minMay 31st, 1912Comedy

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.

StarringMaurice CostelloClara Kimball YoungMary Maurice

DirectorJames Young

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Cast & Crew

Maurice Costello

as Howard Hanson

Clara Kimball Young

as Beth Ward, A Passionate Fan of Howard Hanson's

as Mrs. Ward - Beth's Mother

Charles Eldridge

as Mr. Ward - Beth's Father

as Beth's Sweetheart

as Howard's Room-Mate

Scenario Writer

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:May 31st, 1912

Original Language:English

Production Companies:Vitagraph Company of America

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