The Beggar of Cawnpore (1916)
Dr. Robert Lowndes of the British army practices in a small Indian outpost during a cholera epidemic, and to ease his fever, uses morphine. He becomes an addict, but his sweetheart, Betty Archer, makes him promise to reform. Another of Betty's suitors, however, Captain Guy Douglas, uses drugs to tempt Lowndes.
Director: Charles Swickard
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: April 29, 1916
Cast
- H.B. Warner - Dr. Robert Lowndes
- Lola May - Betty Archer
- Wyndham Standing - Capt. Guy Douglas
- Alfred Hollingsworth - Mulhar Rao
- Harold Entwistle - Col. Archer
- Wedgwood Nowell - Werner - the Engineer
Screenplay
Cinematography: Clyde De Vinna
Production: New York Motion Picture, Kay-Bee Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Charles Swickard
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Beggar of Cawnpore about?
- Dr. Robert Lowndes of the British army practices in a small Indian outpost during a cholera epidemic, and to ease his fever, uses morphine. He becomes an addict, but his sweetheart, Betty Archer, makes him promise to reform. Another of Betty's suitors, however, Captain Guy Douglas, uses drugs to tempt Lowndes.
- Who directed The Beggar of Cawnpore?
- The Beggar of Cawnpore was directed by Charles Swickard.
- Who stars in The Beggar of Cawnpore?
- The Beggar of Cawnpore stars H.B. Warner, Lola May, Wyndham Standing, Alfred Hollingsworth, Harold Entwistle, Wedgwood Nowell.
- How long is The Beggar of Cawnpore?
- The Beggar of Cawnpore has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Beggar of Cawnpore?
- The Beggar of Cawnpore is a Drama film.
- Where was The Beggar of Cawnpore produced?
- The Beggar of Cawnpore was produced in United States of America.