The Beggar Student (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1936, The Beggar Student is a notable film directed by Georg Jacoby.
What it’s about. To take a revenge on countess Laura, who slapped him at his proposal, the Governor of the occupied Poland gets her fall in love with a poor student, and exposes him during wedding banquet.
Who’s in it. The Beggar Student stars Johannes Heesters as Symon Rymanowicz / Herzog Kasimir, Carola Höhn as Laura Nowalska, Marika Rökk as Bronislawa Nowalska and Berthold Ebbecke as Jan Janicki / Graf Opalinski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Beggar Student has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beggar Student page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beggar Student (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beggar Student change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Beggar Student worth watching?
- The Beggar Student holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beggar Student?
- The Beggar Student stars Johannes Heesters, Carola Höhn, Marika Rökk, Berthold Ebbecke and Ida Wüst.
- When was The Beggar Student released?
- The Beggar Student was released in 1936.