Beg, Borrow or Steal
"A Laugh-A-Minute romance!"
Originally released in 1937. Beg, Borrow or Steal is a comedy/romance film. directed by Wilhelm Thiele. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frank Morgan, Florence Rice, and John Beal
Synopsis
We find con-man Ingraham Steward living by his wits by steering wealthy Paris visitors to sellers of fake paintings and other assorted dodges. He and his wife, Agatha, have been separated for 15 years, but he promises to give their daughter, Joyce, a lavish wedding at his "château" in France. The fact that he doesn't have a château in France is just a minor trifle. He induces the caretaker, Bill Cherau, of a large country estate to allow it to be used for the wedding. The wedding party arrives and Bill falls madly in love with Joyce and she with him, but a gal has gotta do what a gal has gotta do, and her intended marriage to stuffed-shirt Horace Miller stays on the books. But Steward has a change of heart and he tells one and all that he and his friends, Von Gersdorff, Lefevre, Iznamof, Clifton Summitt and Sasch, are all frauds and crooks. Horace and his family stalk out, which is just fine with Joyce as her true love, the caretaker, is waiting on the grounds.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 3, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Frank Morgan
as Ingraham Steward
Florence Rice
as Joyce Steward
John Beal
as Count Bill Cherau
Janet Beecher
as Mrs. Agatha Steward
Herman Bing
as Von Giersdorff, aka Count Herman
Erik Rhodes
as Lefevre
George Givot
as Izmanov
E. E. Clive
as Lord Nigel Braemer
Tom Rutherford
as Horace Miller
Cora Witherspoon
as Mrs. Elizabeth Miller
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beg, Borrow or Steal about?
We find con-man Ingraham Steward living by his wits by steering wealthy Paris visitors to sellers of fake paintings and other assorted dodges. He and his wife, Agatha, have been separated for 15 ye...
Who directed Beg, Borrow or Steal?
Beg, Borrow or Steal was directed by Wilhelm Thiele.
How long is Beg, Borrow or Steal?
Beg, Borrow or Steal has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Beg, Borrow or Steal released?
Beg, Borrow or Steal was released on December 3, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Beg, Borrow or Steal?
The main cast of Beg, Borrow or Steal includes Frank Morgan, Florence Rice, John Beal, Janet Beecher, Herman Bing.