Movie Description
A Beggar in Purple
(1920)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
Cast
John Hargrave
Winton Sr.
Roger Winton Jr.
Irene Foster
Margaret Carlisle
Grogan
Mrs. Grogan
Danny Grogan
Calvin Reed
Secretary
Paul Lambert
Dr. Sinclair
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Facts
Original TitleA Beggar in Purple
Status Released
Release Information
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1920-11-07
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 50m
Production CompaniesEdgar Lewis Productions Inc.
Genres
- Drama
