The Beggar Maid (1921)
The painter Burne-Jones and his famed painting "The Beggar Maid" are depicted in this speculative drama about the creation of the painting. Burne-Jones plays matchmaker for a young British nobleman who has fallen in love with a servant girl on his estate. The artist shows that love can thrive between members of different classes by depicting on canvas a picture from Tennyson's poem about the love of King Cophetua for a beggar maid. As he relates the story of the poem in words and through his painting, the young earl sees the application to his own situation.
Director: Herbert Blaché
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: September 25, 1921
Cast
- Reginald Denny - The Earl of Winston / King Cophetua
- Mary Astor - Peasant Girl / Beggar Maid
Screenplay
Cinematography: Legaren à Hiller
Production: Triart Picture Company
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Herbert Blaché
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Beggar Maid about?
- The painter Burne-Jones and his famed painting "The Beggar Maid" are depicted in this speculative drama about the creation of the painting. Burne-Jones plays matchmaker for a young British nobleman who has fallen in love with a servant girl on his estate. The artist shows that love can thrive between members of different classes by depicting on canvas a picture from Tennyson's poem about the love of King Cophetua for a beggar maid. As he relates the story of the poem in words and through his painting, the young earl sees the application to his own situation.
- Who directed The Beggar Maid?
- The Beggar Maid was directed by Herbert Blaché.
- Who stars in The Beggar Maid?
- The Beggar Maid stars Reginald Denny, Mary Astor.
- How long is The Beggar Maid?
- The Beggar Maid has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is The Beggar Maid?
- The Beggar Maid is a Drama film.
- Where was The Beggar Maid produced?
- The Beggar Maid was produced in United States of America.