A Beggar in Purple (1920): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1920 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1920, A Beggar in Purple is a drama film directed by Edgar Lewis, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Poverty-stricken John Hargrave is forced to beg employment from rich mill owner Roger Winton in order to save his sick mother's life. Winton refuses to help, and when Hargrave's mother dies, he swears revenge. Eighteen years pass and Hargrave is now owner of a large paper mill, in competition with Winton. Hargrave and Winton's son, Roger Jr., are also rivals for the same woman, Irene Foster, who desires Winton's love but Hargrave's money. Winton, Sr., in an attempted takeover of Hargrave's stock, bribes labor agitators to create turmoil in Hargrave's plant. Hargrave discovers the plot, foils the scheme and discovers Irene's disloyalty. Although stricken with blindness because of the agitation in his life, Hargrave finds true love with his secretary, Margaret Carlisle. Once his sight is restored, he marries Margaret.
Who’s in it. A Beggar in Purple stars Lee Shumway as John Hargrave, Charles Arling as Winton Sr., Stanhope Wheatcroft as Roger Winton Jr. and Betty Brice as Irene Foster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, A Beggar in Purple sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Beggar in Purple page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Beggar in Purple tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch A Beggar in Purple (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Beggar in Purple change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Beggar in Purple worth watching?
- A Beggar in Purple holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Beggar in Purple?
- A Beggar in Purple stars Lee Shumway, Charles Arling, Stanhope Wheatcroft, Betty Brice and Ruth King.
- When was A Beggar in Purple released?
- A Beggar in Purple was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.