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Beggar on Horseback

Beggar on Horseback

1925•1h 10m•6.0/10
Comedy

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6.0/10(5)

Neil McRae, an impoverished composer, loves Cynthia Mason, but, fearing poverty, proposes to wealthy Gladys Cady. Can he compose himself and find the courage to seek love over comfort?

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Production

Famous Players-Lasky Corporation

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Edward Everett Horton

Edward Everett Horton

Neil McRae

Esther Ralston

Esther Ralston

Cynthia Mason

Erwin Connelly

Erwin Connelly

Mr. Cady

Gertrude Short

Gertrude Short

Gladys Cady

Ethel Wales

Ethel Wales

Mrs. Cady

Theodore Kosloff

Theodore Kosloff

Prince in Pantomime

Betty Compson

Betty Compson

Princess in Pantomime

James Pier Mason

James Pier Mason

Homer Cady (as James Mason)

Frederick Sullivan

Frederick Sullivan

Dr. Rice

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