The Beggar of Cawnpore (1916)

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.

Released April 29, 1916 60 min None+

Genres: Drama

Keywords: imdb.drugs, imdb.cawnpore-india, imdb.sepoy-rebellion, imdb.cholera, imdb.1850s

Production Companies: New York Motion Picture, Kay-Bee Pictures

Country: United States
Languages: English