Beggars in Ermine

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.

Cast

Lionel Atwill

as John 'Flint' Dawson aka John Daniels

Betty Furness

as Joyce Dawson

Henry B. Walthall

as Marchant the Blind Man

Jameson Thomas

as James 'Jim' Marley

James Bush

as Lee Marley, Jim's Son

Astrid Allwyn

as Mrs. Vivian Dawson

George 'Gabby' Hayes

as Joe Wilson

Stephen Gross

as Scott Taggart

Lee Phelps

as Joe Swanson

Clinton Lyle

as Mike The Mute

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