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The Old Bookkeeper
(1912) United States of America
B&W : One reel
Directed by D.W. Griffith
Cast: W. Chrystie Miller [the old bookkeeper], Edwin August [his employer], Blanche Sweet [the employer’s wife], Jackie Saunders [the maid], [?] Kate Toncray [the landlady]?, Alfred Paget [a thief], Joseph McDermott [the police sergeant], W.C. Robinson [a policeman], Edward Dillon [an office visitor], Charles Gorman [in the office], Harry Hyde [in the office], J. Jiquel Lanoe [in the office], Adolph Lestina [in the office], Vivian Prescott [in the office], Charles H. West [in the office]
Biograph Company production; distributed by The General Film Company, Incorporated. / Scenario by Belle Taylor. Cinematography by G.W. Bitzer. / Released 18 January 1912. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Drama: Crime.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? The old bookkeeper is the beloved of not only his employer, but the fellow employees on account of his generous, benevolent nature. He believes in the Biblical injunction, “Give to him that asketh thee.” His salary he dispenses in charity, always ready to help the afflicted. His employer goes on an extended auto trip and leaves his business absolutely in charge of a new manager, who immediately finds a reason for discharging the old bookkeeper. The poor old fellow, unable to secure another position, and having used his money in charity, is without that with which to pay his rent, hence he is evicted. Without shelter, he goes to his employer’s house to wait his return, which is expected. Here he surprises a couple of burglars and holds them at bay in a most unique way until help arrives.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 18 December 2024.
References: Barry-Griffith p. 43; Spehr-American p. 3 : Website-IMDb.
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