Beggars in Ermine(1934)
Another Sensational Success from the Screen's Master Character Actor!
John Dawson loses control of his factory when he is crippled in an accident caused by a rival. Destitute, he travels the country organizing the homeless to help him regain control of his steel mill.
Movie: Beggars in Ermine
Top 10 Billed Cast
John 'Flint' Dawson aka John Daniels
Joyce Dawson
Marchant the Blind Man
James 'Jim' Marley
Lee Marley, Jim's Son
Mrs. Vivian Dawson
Joe Wilson
Joe Swanson
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John Dawson loses control of his factory when he is crippled in an accident caused by a rival. Destitute, he travels the country organizing the homeless to help him regain control of his steel mill.
Release Date
1934-02-21
Average
7.25
Rating:
3.6 startsTagline
Another Sensational Success from the Screen's Master Character Actor!
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