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Also known as Poor Boob

1919 film by Donald Crisp

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When he loses both his father’s canning factory and his girl “Tiny” to Stephen Douglas modest Simpson Hightower goes to work in a New York provisions office along with stenographer Hope and office boy Jimmy. To impress the Danish consul who is proposing a large contract Hope and Jimmy persuade Simpson to return to his hometown posing as a successful businessman accompanied by his secretary "Pep" and valet Jimmy. It works! Simpson manages to get the Danish contract, buy his factory back and realize Tiny’s worthlessness while recognizing his love for "Pep."

Released: 1919-03-0950 minDir: Donald CrispComedy

Cast

  • Bryant Washburn as Simpson Hightower
  • Wanda Hawley as 'Pep' Sparks, aka Hope
  • Richard Rosson as Jimmy Borden
  • Theodore Roberts as Henry Platt
  • Raymond Hatton as Stephen Douglas
  • Jay Dwiggins as Benton

Themes

  • lost film

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Ratings

Year
1919
Runtime
50 min
Genres
Comedy

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
film
Country of origin
United States
Director
Donald Crisp
Screenwriter
Margaret Mayo
Image
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publication date
1919-01-01
title
The Poor Boob
Commons category
The Poor Boob
aspect ratio (W:H)
4:3
distributed by
Paramount Pictures
copyright status
public domain
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