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A Beggar in Purple

“A virile drama of the whirlpool of Wall Street, a man's faith, a woman's trust, and a revelation”

★ 10.0(1)192050m

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Good to know

Director: Edgar Lewis
Release date: 1920-11-07
Runtime: 50m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Edgar Lewis Productions Inc.

About A Beggar in Purple

A Beggar in Purple is a 1920 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Edgar Lewis, starring Lee Shumway, Charles Arling and Stanhope Wheatcroft. It has a runtime of 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Beggar in Purple in Brazil — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Lee Shumway

John Hargrave

Charles Arling

Winton Sr.

Stanhope Wheatcroft

Roger Winton Jr.

Betty Brice

Irene Foster

Ruth King

Margaret Carlisle

Stanton Heck

Grogan

Dorothea Wolbert

Mrs. Grogan

Ernest Butterworth

Danny Grogan

Louis Fitzroy

Calvin Reed

William F. Moran

Secretary

Fred C. Jones

Paul Lambert

Arthur Millett

Dr. Sinclair

Themes & keywords

presumed lost

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Beggar in Purple in Brazil?+

A Beggar in Purple is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Brazil. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Beggar in Purple on Netflix?+

A Beggar in Purple is not on Netflix in Brazil right now.

How long is A Beggar in Purple?+

A Beggar in Purple has a runtime of 50 minutes (50 minutes).

Who stars in A Beggar in Purple?+

A Beggar in Purple stars Lee Shumway, Charles Arling, Stanhope Wheatcroft, Betty Brice and Ruth King.

When did A Beggar in Purple come out?+

A Beggar in Purple is a 1920 movie directed by Edgar Lewis.

What genre is A Beggar in Purple?+

A Beggar in Purple is Drama film.

Who directed A Beggar in Purple?+

A Beggar in Purple was directed by Edgar Lewis.