What Shall We Do with Our Old?
An elderly carpenter is told by a doctor that his wife is seriously ill. Soon afterwards, an insensitive shop foreman lays him off from his job because of his age. Unable to find work, and with his wife's condition getting worse, he soon becomes desperate.
Directed by D.W. Griffith
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W. Chrystie Miller The Old Carpenter -
Claire McDowell The Old Carpenter's Wife -
Adolph Lestina The Doctor -
George Nichols The Judge -
Donald Crisp Night Court Bailiff -
Wilfred Lucas Violent Jailbird -
Alfred Paget In Shop -
Charles West Supporting Character -
Francis J. Grandon Policeman - Guy Hedlund Young Carpenter
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Alfred Paget Shop Worker - W.C. Robinson Shop Worker
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3h 31m together
What Shall We Do with Our Old?
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