
Film
The Poor Boob
1919 · 50m · Comedy
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.
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Overview
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."
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
Crew
- Donald CrispDirector
- Margaret MayoScreenplay · Story
- Z. Wall CovingtonStory
- Frank E. GarbuttDirector of Photography
Details
- Release date
- March 9, 1919
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Genres
- Comedy
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