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The Beggar of Cawnpore

The Beggar of Cawnpore

(1916)

Overview

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.

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Original TitleThe Beggar of Cawnpore

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1916-04-29

Original Language

Runtime 01h 00m

Production CompaniesNew York Motion Picture,Kay-Bee Pictures

Genres

  • Drama