
The Picture Idol
Comedy
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.
Top Cast


Maurice Costello
Maurice Costello
Howard Hanson
Maurice Costello
Howard Hanson


Clara Kimball Young
Clara Kimball Young
Beth Ward, A Passionate Fan of Howard Hanson's
Clara Kimball Young
Beth Ward, A Passionate Fan of Howard Hanson's


Mary Maurice
Mary Maurice
Mrs. Ward - Beth's Mother
Mary Maurice
Mrs. Ward - Beth's Mother


Charles Eldridge
Charles Eldridge
Mr. Ward - Beth's Father
Charles Eldridge
Mr. Ward - Beth's Father


James Morrison
James Morrison
Beth's Sweetheart
James Morrison
Beth's Sweetheart


George Cooper
George Cooper
Howard's Room-Mate
George Cooper
Howard's Room-Mate


Alice Lake
Alice Lake
Alice Lake
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