A Beggar in Purple
“A virile drama of the whirlpool of Wall Street, a man's faith, a woman's trust, and a revelation”
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.
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edgar Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Soutar
- Original Title
- A Beggar in Purple
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Edgar Lewis Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edgar Lewis
Andrew Soutar
Edgar Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Edgar Lewis
Director
Andrew Soutar
Writer
Edgar Lewis
Producer
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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 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.
Who directed A Beggar in Purple?
A Beggar in Purple was directed by Edgar Lewis.
Who stars in A Beggar in Purple?
The principal cast of A Beggar in Purple includes Lee Shumway, Charles Arling, Stanhope Wheatcroft, Betty Brice, Ruth King.
When was A Beggar in Purple released and how long is it?
A Beggar in Purple was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.