The Poor Boob
THE predicaments and "scrapes" that "Simp" got into will keep you rocking with laughter. And the one at the climax-why, you won't know whether to laugh or shout, it's so funny and thrilling.
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."
Directed by Donald Crisp · Written by Margaret Mayo
Cast
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Bryant Washburn Simpson Hightower -
Wanda Hawley 'Pep' Sparks, aka Hope -
Richard Rosson Jimmy Borden -
Theodore Roberts Henry Platt -
Raymond Hatton Stephen Douglas -
Jay Dwiggins Benton -
Charles Ogle Tucker -
Jane Wolfe Mrs. Benton -
Mary Thurman Tiny Parcel -
Guy Oliver Hallock -
Clarence Geldart Mr. Swanson -
Peggy Cartwright Little Girl
Make it a double feature
2h 18m together
The Poor Boob
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