A Failure at Fifty's primary photo
  • A Failure at Fifty (1916)
  • Short | Short, Comedy, Drama
A Failure at Fifty (1916)
Short | Short, Comedy, Drama
"Old Tim" is an old fashioned factory superintendent. He turns over his pay envelope to his wife unopened and when given a dime for tobacco is contented. His son, whom he educated, becomes the assistant to the president of his factory, and...See more"Old Tim" is an old fashioned factory superintendent. He turns over his pay envelope to his wife unopened and when given a dime for tobacco is contented. His son, whom he educated, becomes the assistant to the president of his factory, and inaugurates an efficiency system that breaks the heart of the old man. He quits, and months after when unable to find work he overhears his family calling him a failure and leaves secretly to face the world anew. He again meets Frank Harrington, a young designer, who befriends him. Tim makes a suggestion that perfects a device for the boy and the two soon find themselves on the way to wealth, the old man still contented with his pipe and tobacco, but with one ambition to give his son, who caused his former troubles, a final thrashing. He tries to, but is overcome with emotion. The old man is soon reunited with his family, and Harrington becomes a son-in-law. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
Read more: Plot summary
Trending

Become a member to see MOVIEmeter and news information about A Failure at Fifty.
Status
Edit Released
Updated Dec 9, 1916
Release date
Dec 9, 1916 (United States)

Contacts

+ Add

Become a member to see contact information for A Failure at Fifty.

Cast

 + Add Cast
3 cast members
Name Known for
Thomas Commerford's primary photo
Thomas Commerford
Old Tim Old Tim   See fewer
The Ex-Convict (1913)
Alice McChesney's primary photo
Alice McChesney
Old Tim's Daughter Old Tim's Daughter   See fewer
Satan's Private Door (1917)
Royal Douglas's primary photo
Royal Douglas
Frank Harrington Frank Harrington   See fewer
Frauds (1915)
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.

MOVIEmeter

Members only

Become a member to access additional data

Ratings Breakdown

+ Add external reviews