The High-Born Child and the Beggar (1913)
A short melodrama about the friendship between a rich boy (in a wheelchair) and a poor street girl. When he falls seriously ill, she is not allowed to visit him. After his death, she also dies, on the street. In her hand she holds a flower, which was the last gift that the boy gave to her.
Director: Edmund Lawrence
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: October 27, 1913
Cast
- Adelaide Lawrence - A Poor Little Beggar Maid
- George Stewart - The Little Crippled Rich Boy
- Stephen Purdee - The Boy's Father
- Ethel Phillips - The Boy's Mother
Production: Kalem Company
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
disability
More Films by Director: Edmund Lawrence
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The High-Born Child and the Beggar about?
- A short melodrama about the friendship between a rich boy (in a wheelchair) and a poor street girl. When he falls seriously ill, she is not allowed to visit him. After his death, she also dies, on the street. In her hand she holds a flower, which was the last gift that the boy gave to her.
- Who directed The High-Born Child and the Beggar?
- The High-Born Child and the Beggar was directed by Edmund Lawrence.
- Who stars in The High-Born Child and the Beggar?
- The High-Born Child and the Beggar stars Adelaide Lawrence, George Stewart, Stephen Purdee, Ethel Phillips.
- How long is The High-Born Child and the Beggar?
- The High-Born Child and the Beggar has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is The High-Born Child and the Beggar?
- The High-Born Child and the Beggar is a Drama film.
- Where was The High-Born Child and the Beggar produced?
- The High-Born Child and the Beggar was produced in United States of America.