The Picture Idol(1912)
The Picture Idol Synopsis
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 (1912) is a comedy film directed by James Young, released on May 31, 1912 with a runtime of 14m. It stars Maurice Costello, Clara Kimball Young, Mary Maurice and Charles Eldridge. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- James Young
- Writers:
- James Young
- Production:
- Vitagraph Company of America
- Status:
- Released
The Picture Idol Cast & Crew
Main 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
Alice Lake
Key crew
Directed by James Young, written by James Young.
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The Picture Idol Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Picture Idol – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Picture Idol online?
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Who stars in The Picture Idol?
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The main cast of The Picture Idol (1912) includes Maurice Costello, Clara Kimball Young, Mary Maurice, Charles Eldridge and James Morrison. The film was directed by James Young. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Picture Idol released?
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The Picture Idol was released on May 31, 1912 and runs for 14m.
Is The Picture Idol worth watching?
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The Picture Idol (1912) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.