Beggars of Life (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1928, Beggars of Life is a drama and adventure film directed by William A. Wellman, running about 82 minutes. “A Glimpse of the Ways of the Wanderer” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After killing her treacherous step-father, a girl tries to escape the country with a young vagabond. She dresses as a boy, they hop freight trains, quarrel with a group of hobos, and steal a car in their attempt to escape the police, and reach Canada.
Who’s in it. Beggars of Life stars Wallace Beery as Oklahoma Red, Louise Brooks as The Girl (Nancy), Richard Arlen as The Boy (Jim) and Blue Washington as Black Mose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Beggars of Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beggars of Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beggars of Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beggars of Life (1928)?
- In US, Beggars of Life is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beggars of Life worth watching?
- Beggars of Life holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beggars of Life?
- Beggars of Life stars Wallace Beery, Louise Brooks, Richard Arlen, Blue Washington and Kewpie Morgan.
- When was Beggars of Life released?
- Beggars of Life was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.