The Old Tragedian
Le vieux cabotin
Synopsis
Talby is a celebrated tragedian. Among his most fervent admirers is Gaby Sombreuse. One day, Gaby meets her idol in the flesh and is... very disappointed. Talby, for his part, falls madly in love with the young woman while realizing the age gap is impassable. Six years later old age takes its toll: nobody wants Talby on the boards any more. To survive, the old thespian has no other choice but to become a clown in a small circus.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Leprince, Ferdinand Zecca
- Original Title
- Le vieux cabotin
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Leprince, Ferdinand Zecca
Department Leadership Roster
René Leprince
Director
Ferdinand Zecca
Director
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What is The Old Tragedian about?
Talby is a celebrated tragedian. Among his most fervent admirers is Gaby Sombreuse. One day, Gaby meets her idol in the flesh and is... very disappointed. Talby, for his part, falls madly in love with the young woman while realizing the age gap is impassable. Six years later old age takes its toll: nobody wants Talby on the boards any more. To survive, the old thespian has no other choice but to become a clown in a small circus.
Who directed The Old Tragedian?
The Old Tragedian was directed by René Leprince, Ferdinand Zecca.
Who stars in The Old Tragedian?
The principal cast of The Old Tragedian includes Not specified.
When was The Old Tragedian released and how long is it?
The Old Tragedian was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 40m.