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.

14min
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.1/10

Cast

W. Chrystie Miller profile pictureW. Chrystie MillerThe Old Carpenter
Claire McDowell profile pictureClaire McDowellThe Old Carpenter's Wife
Adolph Lestina profile pictureAdolph LestinaThe Doctor
Donald Crisp profile pictureDonald CrispNight Court Bailiff
Wilfred Lucas profile pictureWilfred LucasViolent Jailbird
Charles West profile pictureCharles WestSupporting Character
Alfred Paget profile pictureAlfred PagetShop Worker
Elmer Booth profile pictureElmer BoothAssaulted Prisoner

About What Shall We Do with Our Old?

What Shall We Do with Our Old? Overview

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.

Runtime: 14min

Extra details

Original Title: What Shall We Do with Our Old?
Original Language: English
Directed By: D.W. Griffith