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.”
1919•50m•8.0•Released
Comedy
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."
Director
Donald Crisp
Writer
Margaret Mayo
Languages
No Language
Studio
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Cast
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
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