8.0The Poor Boob · 1919
The Poor Boob (1919) is a Comedy film directed by Donald Crisp, starring Bryant Washburn, Wanda Hawley, Richard Rosson.
Comedy
8.0Overview
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, Wanda Hawley, Richard Rosson, Theodore Roberts, Raymond Hatton, Jay Dwiggins, Charles Ogle, Jane Wolfe
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What is "The Poor Boob" about?
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."
When was "The Poor Boob" released?
The Poor Boob was released in 1919.
Who stars in "The Poor Boob"?
The cast includes Bryant Washburn, Wanda Hawley, Richard Rosson, Theodore Roberts.
