Beggars in Ermine
“Another Sensational Success from the Screen's Master Character Actor!”
Synopsis
John Dawson loses control of his factory when he is crippled in an accident caused by a rival. Destitute, he travels the country organizing the homeless to help him regain control of his steel mill.
Top Cast
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Lionel Atwill
John 'Flint' Dawson aka John Daniels
Betty Furness
Joyce Dawson
Henry B. Walthall
Marchant the Blind Man
Jameson Thomas
James 'Jim' Marley
James Bush
Lee Marley, Jim's Son
Astrid Allwyn
Mrs. Vivian Dawson
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Joe Wilson
Stephen Gross
Scott Taggart
Lee Phelps
Joe Swanson
Clinton Lyle
Mike The Mute
Sidney De Gray
Davis
Gail Kaye
Joyce
Myrtle Stedman
Nurse
Gordon De Main
Police Captain
Sam Godfrey
Enright, Marley's Lawyer
Ed Brady
Board Member (uncredited)
Henry Hall
Secretary (uncredited)
Alfred Hewston
Steel Worker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 21, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Rosen
- Screenplay & Story
- Tristram Tupper
- Original Score
- Edward Ward
- Original Title
- Beggars in Ermine
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- W.T. Lackey Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Rosen
Tristram Tupper, Esther Lynd Day
Edward Ward
Gilbert Warrenton
William T. Lackey
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Rosen
Director
Tristram Tupper
Screenplay
William T. Lackey
Producer
Edward Ward
Original Music Composer
Gilbert Warrenton
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beggars in Ermine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beggars in Ermine about?
John Dawson loses control of his factory when he is crippled in an accident caused by a rival. Destitute, he travels the country organizing the homeless to help him regain control of his steel mill.
Who directed Beggars in Ermine?
Beggars in Ermine was directed by Phil Rosen.
Who stars in Beggars in Ermine?
The principal cast of Beggars in Ermine includes Lionel Atwill, Betty Furness, Henry B. Walthall, Jameson Thomas, James Bush.
When was Beggars in Ermine released and how long is it?
Beggars in Ermine was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Beggars in Ermine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beggars in Ermine was composed by Edward Ward.
Is Beggars in Ermine based on a book or true story?
Beggars in Ermine is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Esther Lynd Day".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beggars in Ermine?
Beggars in Ermine holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).