A Beggar in Purple(1920)
A virile drama of the whirlpool of Wall Street, a man's faith, a woman's trust, and a revelation
A Beggar in Purple 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.
A Beggar in Purple (1920) is a drama film directed by Edgar Lewis, released on November 7, 1920 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Lee Shumway, Charles Arling, Stanhope Wheatcroft and Betty Brice. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Edgar Lewis
- Writers:
- Andrew Soutar
- Producers:
- Edgar Lewis
- Production:
- Edgar Lewis Productions Inc.
- Status:
- Released
A Beggar in Purple Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lee Shumway
as John Hargrave
Charles Arling
as Winton Sr.
Stanhope Wheatcroft
as Roger Winton Jr.
Betty Brice
as Irene Foster
Ruth King
as Margaret Carlisle
Stanton Heck
as Grogan
Dorothea Wolbert
as Mrs. Grogan
- Ernest Butterworth
Ernest Butterworth
as Danny Grogan
- Louis Fitzroy
Louis Fitzroy
as Calvin Reed
- William F. Moran
William F. Moran
as Secretary
- Fred C. Jones
Fred C. Jones
as Paul Lambert
- Arthur Millett
Arthur Millett
as Dr. Sinclair
Key crew
Directed by Edgar Lewis, written by Andrew Soutar, produced by Edgar Lewis.
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A Beggar in Purple Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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A Beggar in Purple – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Beggar in Purple?
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The main cast of A Beggar in Purple (1920) includes Lee Shumway, Charles Arling, Stanhope Wheatcroft, Betty Brice and Ruth King. The film was directed by Edgar Lewis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Beggar in Purple released?
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A Beggar in Purple was released on November 7, 1920 and runs for 50m.
Is A Beggar in Purple worth watching?
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A Beggar in Purple (1920) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.