A Beggar in Purple
"A virile drama of the whirlpool of Wall Street, a man's faith, a woman's trust, and a revelation"
Originally released in 1920. A Beggar in Purple is a drama film. directed by Edgar Lewis. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lee Shumway, Charles Arling, and Stanhope Wheatcroft
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.
Quick Facts
Director
Top 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
as Danny Grogan
Louis Fitzroy
as Calvin Reed
William F. Moran
as Secretary
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Edgar Lewis Productions Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Beggar in Purple about?
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 swe...
Who directed A Beggar in Purple?
A Beggar in Purple was directed by Edgar Lewis.
How long is A Beggar in Purple?
A Beggar in Purple has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was A Beggar in Purple released?
A Beggar in Purple was released on November 7, 1920 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Beggar in Purple?
The main cast of A Beggar in Purple includes Lee Shumway, Charles Arling, Stanhope Wheatcroft, Betty Brice, Ruth King.