The Poor Boob (1919)
Synopsis
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."
Release Date: 1919-03-09
Runtime: 50 minutes
Director: Donald Crisp
Top 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
- Charles Ogle as Tucker
- Jane Wolfe as Mrs. Benton
- Mary Thurman as Tiny Parcel
- Guy Oliver as Hallock
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