The Beggar Maid
Synopsis
The painter Burne-Jones and his famed painting "The Beggar Maid" are depicted in this speculative drama about the creation of the painting. Burne-Jones plays matchmaker for a young British nobleman who has fallen in love with a servant girl on his estate. The artist shows that love can thrive between members of different classes by depicting on canvas a picture from Tennyson's poem about the love of King Cophetua for a beggar maid. As he relates the story of the poem in words and through his painting, the young earl sees the application to his own situation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 25, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Blaché
- Screenplay & Story
- Reginald Denny, Arthur Maude
- Original Title
- The Beggar Maid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Triart Picture Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Blaché
Reginald Denny, Arthur Maude
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Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Blaché
Director
Reginald Denny
Writer
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Director of Photography
Arthur Maude
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Beggar Maid about?
The painter Burne-Jones and his famed painting "The Beggar Maid" are depicted in this speculative drama about the creation of the painting. Burne-Jones plays matchmaker for a young British nobleman who has fallen in love with a servant girl on his estate. The artist shows that love can thrive between members of different classes by depicting on canvas a picture from Tennyson's poem about the love of King Cophetua for a beggar maid. As he relates the story of the poem in words and through his painting, the young earl sees the application to his own situation.
Who directed The Beggar Maid?
The Beggar Maid was directed by Herbert Blaché.
Who stars in The Beggar Maid?
The principal cast of The Beggar Maid includes Reginald Denny, Mary Astor.
When was The Beggar Maid released and how long is it?
The Beggar Maid was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Beggar Maid?
The Beggar Maid holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).