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COMEDY . 1937 . 1h 12m . 5.0/10

Beg, Borrow or Steal_

"A Laugh-A-Minute romance!"

We find con-man Ingraham Steward living by his wits by steering wealthy Paris visitors to sellers of fake paintings and other assorted dodges. He and his wife, Agatha, have been separated for 15 years, but he promises to give their daughter, Joyce, a lavish wedding at his "château" in France. The fact that he doesn't have a château in France is just a minor trifle. He induces the caretaker, Bill Cherau, of a large country estate to allow it to be used for the wedding. The wedding party arrives and Bill falls madly in love with Joyce and she with him, but a gal has gotta do what a gal has gotta do, and her intended marriage to stuffed-shirt Horace Miller stays on the books. But Steward has a change of heart and he tells one and all that he and his friends, Von Gersdorff, Lefevre, Iznamof, Clifton Summitt and Sasch, are all frauds and crooks. Horace and his family stalk out, which is just fine with Joyce as her true love, the caretaker, is waiting on the grounds.

Starring Frank Morgan, Florence Rice, John Beal
5.0/10
Rating
1h 12m
Runtime
1937
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A Laugh-A-Minute romance!

We find con-man Ingraham Steward living by his wits by steering wealthy Paris visitors to sellers of fake paintings and other assorted dodges. He and his wife, Agatha, have been separated for 15 years, but he promises to give their daughter, Joyce, a lavish wedding at his "château" in France. The fact that he doesn't have a château in France is just a minor trifle. He induces the caretaker, Bill Cherau, of a large country estate to allow it to be used for the wedding. The wedding party arrives and Bill falls madly in love with Joyce and she with him, but a gal has gotta do what a gal has gotta do, and her intended marriage to stuffed-shirt Horace Miller stays on the books. But Steward has a change of heart and he tells one and all that he and his friends, Von Gersdorff, Lefevre, Iznamof, Clifton Summitt and Sasch, are all frauds and crooks. Horace and his family stalk out, which is just fine with Joyce as her true love, the caretaker, is waiting on the grounds.

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Cast
Frank Morgan stars as Ingraham Steward in Beg, Borrow or Steal.
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Year context
Beg, Borrow or Steal was released 89 years ago in 1937.
Overview
We find con-man Ingraham Steward living by his wits by steering wealthy Paris visitors to sellers of fake paintings and other assorted dodges. He and his wif...
Beg, Borrow or Steal is a Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 12m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
72 min (1h 12m)
Country
Rating
5.0/10 (3 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Beg, Borrow or Steal about?
We find con-man Ingraham Steward living by his wits by steering wealthy Paris visitors to sellers of fake paintings and other assorted dodges. He and his wife, Agatha, have been separated for 15 years, but he promises to give their daughter, Joyce, a lavish wedding at his "château" in France. The fact that he doesn't have a château in France is just a minor trifle. He induces the caretaker, Bill Cherau, of a large country estate to allow it to be used for the wedding. The wedding party arrives and Bill falls madly in love with Joyce and she with him, but a gal has gotta do what a gal has gotta do, and her intended marriage to stuffed-shirt Horace Miller stays on the books. But Steward has a change of heart and he tells one and all that he and his friends, Von Gersdorff, Lefevre, Iznamof, Clifton Summitt and Sasch, are all frauds and crooks. Horace and his family stalk out, which is just fine with Joyce as her true love, the caretaker, is waiting on the grounds.
How long is Beg, Borrow or Steal?
Beg, Borrow or Steal has a runtime of 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Who stars in Beg, Borrow or Steal?
The cast of Beg, Borrow or Steal includes Frank Morgan, Florence Rice, John Beal, Janet Beecher, Herman Bing.
What is the rating of Beg, Borrow or Steal?
Beg, Borrow or Steal has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Comedy Romance
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