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Movie poster: Beggar on Horseback (1925)
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Beggar on Horseback

1925 · 70 min Comedy
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

Neil McRae, an impoverished composer, loves Cynthia Mason, but, fearing poverty, proposes to wealthy Gladys Cady. Can he compose himself and find the courage to seek love over comfort?

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Year 1925
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director James Cruze
Runtime 70 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (5 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative on the clash between bohemian poverty and sterile wealth, relying on visual slapstick and witty title cards. It explores a classic romantic dilemma through the lens of silent-era comedic timing.

What lingers after the final reel is a charming, light-hearted satire of social climbing, where the pursuit of fortune plays a merry tune against the melody of the heart. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: James Cruze

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