The Beggar Maid (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1921, The Beggar Maid is a drama film directed by Herbert Blaché, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. The painter Burne-Jones and his famed painting "The Beggar Maid" are depicted in this speculative drama about the creation of the painting. Burne-Jones plays matchmaker for a young British nobleman who has fallen in love with a servant girl on his estate. The artist shows that love can thrive between members of different classes by depicting on canvas a picture from Tennyson's poem about the love of King Cophetua for a beggar maid. As he relates the story of the poem in words and through his painting, the young earl sees the application to his own situation.
Who’s in it. The Beggar Maid stars Reginald Denny as The Earl of Winston / King Cophetua and Mary Astor as Peasant Girl / Beggar Maid.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Beggar Maid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beggar Maid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beggar Maid tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beggar Maid (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beggar Maid change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Beggar Maid worth watching?
- The Beggar Maid holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beggar Maid?
- The Beggar Maid stars Reginald Denny and Mary Astor.
- When was The Beggar Maid released?
- The Beggar Maid was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.