The Picture Idol (1912)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.377 |
Directed By
James Young
TOP CAST
Maurice Costello
Howard Hanson
Clara Kimball Young
Beth Ward, A Passionate Fan of Howard Hanson's
Mary Maurice
Mrs. Ward - Beth's Mother
Charles Eldridge
Mr. Ward - Beth's Father
James Morrison
Beth's Sweetheart
George Cooper
Howard's Room-Mate
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