The Old Footlight Favorite Trailer (1908)

30 August 1908 Drama

An elderly actor, once an audience favorite, goes to a talent agency for work, but is told he is too old to be hired. Going home, he tells the bad news to his wife. They pawn most of their possessions, and end up begging on the streets. There they happen to come across a familiar face: a star performer, who rose to fame after getting valuable advice from the older actor. The star, finding his mentor impoverished, offers his home as a place to live.

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International Releases Dates

France 30 August 1908

Production Companies

Star Film Company

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