@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
The Picture Idol
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.
Quick Stats
5.5
TMDB Rating
4
Votes
14m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorJames Young
WriterJames Young
Produced by
Vitagraph Company of America
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Maurice Costello
Howard Hanson
Clara Kimball Young
Beth Ward, A Passionate Fan of Howard Hanson's
Mary Maurice
Mrs. Ward - Beth's Mother
Charles Eldridge
Mr. Ward - Beth's Father
James Morrison
Beth's Sweetheart
George Cooper
Howard's Room-Mate
Alice Lake
