
The Poor Boob
1919-03-09 · 50 min · ★ 8.0
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."
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- Directors
- Donald Crisp
- Production companies
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Bryant WashburnSimpson Hightower
Wanda Hawley'Pep' Sparks, aka Hope
Richard RossonJimmy Borden
Theodore RobertsHenry Platt
Raymond HattonStephen Douglas
Jay DwigginsBenton
Charles OgleTucker
Jane WolfeMrs. Benton
Mary ThurmanTiny Parcel
Guy OliverHallock
Clarence GeldartMr. Swanson
Peggy CartwrightLittle GirlTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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