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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 31, 1912
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Young
- Screenplay & Story
- James Young
- Original Title
- The Picture Idol
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Young
James Young
Department Leadership Roster
James Young
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Picture Idol
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What is The Picture Idol about?
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.
Who directed The Picture Idol?
The Picture Idol was directed by James Young.
Who stars in The Picture Idol?
The principal cast of The Picture Idol includes Maurice Costello, Clara Kimball Young, Mary Maurice, Charles Eldridge, James Morrison.
When was The Picture Idol released and how long is it?
The Picture Idol was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Picture Idol?
The Picture Idol holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).