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The Picture Idol

5.5191214mNRMovieComedy

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.

DirectorJames Young

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Cast · Directed by James Young

MCMaurice Costello
Maurice Costello
Howard Hanson
CYClara Kimball Young
Clara Kimball Young
Beth Ward, A Passionate Fan of Howard Hanson's
MMMary Maurice
Mary Maurice
Mrs. Ward - Beth's Mother
CECharles Eldridge
Charles Eldridge
Mr. Ward - Beth's Father
JMJames Morrison
James Morrison
Beth's Sweetheart
GCGeorge Cooper
George Cooper
Howard's Room-Mate
ALAlice Lake
Alice Lake

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The Picture Idol — streaming FAQ

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The Picture Idol hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 19, 1912. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.