A Beggar in Purple (1920)
A virile drama of the whirlpool of Wall Street, a man's faith, a woman's trust, and a revelation
1920 · 0h 50m · Drama
Genres: Drama
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.
Director: Edgar Lewis
Writers: Andrew Soutar
Cinematography: Edward Earle
Cast
Lee Shumway as John HargraveCharles Arling as Winton Sr.Stanhope Wheatcroft as Roger Winton Jr.Betty Brice as Irene FosterRuth King as Margaret CarlisleStanton Heck as GroganDorothea Wolbert as Mrs. GroganErnest Butterworth as Danny GroganLouis Fitzroy as Calvin ReedWilliam F. Moran as SecretaryFred C. Jones as Paul LambertArthur Millett as Dr. SinclairMore like this
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