Beggars in Ermine (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1934, Beggars in Ermine is a drama film directed by Phil Rosen, running about 72 minutes. “Another Sensational Success from the Screen's Master Character Actor!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John Dawson loses control of his factory when he is crippled in an accident caused by a rival. Destitute, he travels the country organizing the homeless to help him regain control of his steel mill.
Who’s in it. Beggars in Ermine stars Lionel Atwill as John 'Flint' Dawson aka John Daniels, Betty Furness as Joyce Dawson, Henry B. Walthall as Marchant the Blind Man and Jameson Thomas as James 'Jim' Marley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Beggars in Ermine has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beggars in Ermine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beggars in Ermine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beggars in Ermine (1934)?
- In US, Beggars in Ermine is available to stream on FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beggars in Ermine worth watching?
- Beggars in Ermine holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Beggars in Ermine?
- Beggars in Ermine stars Lionel Atwill, Betty Furness, Henry B. Walthall, Jameson Thomas and James Bush.
- When was Beggars in Ermine released?
- Beggars in Ermine was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.
