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Beggars of Life (1928)

Movie ★ 7.1 82 min

Adventure Drama Crime

After killing her treacherous step-father, a girl tries to escape the country with a young vagabond. She dresses as a boy, they hop freight trains, quarrel with a group of hobos, and steal a car in their attempt to escape the police, and reach Canada.

William A. Wellman Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 22, 1928
Runtime
82 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0018684
Country
United States
Language
English, No Language
Studio
Paramount Pictures, Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation

Themes

Cast

Wallace Beery Wallace Beery Oklahoma Red Louise Brooks Louise Brooks The Girl (Nancy) Richard Arlen Richard Arlen The Boy (Jim) Blue Washington Blue Washington Black Mose Kewpie Morgan Kewpie Morgan Skinny Andy Clark Andy Clark Skelly Mike Donlin Mike Donlin Bill Roscoe Karns Roscoe Karns Lame Hoppy Bob Perry The Arkansaw Snake Johnnie Morris Rubin George Kotsonaros Baldy Jack Chapin Ukie Robert Brower Robert Brower Blind Sims Frank Brownlee Frank Brownlee Farmer Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams Baker's Cart Driver (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Beggars of Life about?
After killing her treacherous step-father, a girl tries to escape the country with a young vagabond. She dresses as a boy, they hop freight trains, quarrel with a group of hobos, and steal a car in their attempt to escape the police, and reach Canada.
Who directed Beggars of Life?
Beggars of Life was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in Beggars of Life?
Beggars of Life stars Wallace Beery, Louise Brooks, Richard Arlen, Blue Washington.
When was Beggars of Life released?
Beggars of Life is a 1928 adventure, drama, crime film.
Where can I watch Beggars of Life?
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