Beggar on Horseback

Released Aug 24, 1925

1h 10m

Comedy

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88%

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8 Reviews

Neil (Edward Everett Horton), an impoverished composer, is in love with Cynthia but proposes to a rich woman. He has a nightmare before his wedding and rethinks his decision to seek comfort instead of love.

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Robert F. Sisk

Variety

The settings can't be given too much praise, for they are original and beautiful as well as inspiring at times. That same praise goes for the technical work and the direction, in fact, for everything about the film but its general effect.

Sep 17, 2020

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Mordaunt Hall

New York Times

This picture is one of great distinction... Mr. Cruze has shrewdly availed himself of the opportunities afforded by the camera. There are marvelous sets, bizarre costumes, glorious lighting effects, and a most deft handling of the dream scene.

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Robert E. Sherwood

LIFE

[James Cruze] and Walter Woods, his faithful collaborator, have caught the spirit of George Kaufman and Marc Connelly's play, and have sustained it beautifully.

Oct 7, 2021

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C.S. Sewell

Moving Picture World

Unlike anything ever presented on the screen is Beggar on Horseback... so much so that it is next to impossible to convey through the medium of words a comprehensive idea of this production.

Sep 17, 2020

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Agnes Smith

Photoplay

If you miss it, you'll be passing up one of the best shows of the year.

Sep 17, 2020

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Film Daily Staff

The Film Daily

There is a splendid production, some unusual sets, and with James Cruze handling the direction you are sure of a capable presentation of the subject, but it is the subject matter which fails and it will fail deplorably [at the box office].

Sep 17, 2020

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James Cruze

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Edward Everett Horton

Neil McRae

Esther Ralston

Cynthia Mason

Erwin Connelly

Mr. Cady

Gertrude Short

Gladys Cady

Ethel Wales

Mrs. Cady

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Synopsis

Neil (Edward Everett Horton), an impoverished composer, is in love with Cynthia but proposes to a rich woman. He has a nightmare before his wedding and rethinks his decision to seek comfort instead of love.

Director: James Cruze
Screenwriter: Walter Woods
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Genre: Comedy
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 24, 1925, Original
Runtime: 1h 10m