The Patent Leather Kid

The Patent Leather Kid (1927)

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The Patent Leather Kid is a 1927 silent film which tells the story of a boxer who scoffs at fighting outside the ring... particularly for the United States once it enters World War I. Eventually, he is drafted, is shipped overseas, and performs a heroic act, which results in his being severely wounded.

Date of release
1927-09-01
TMDB
6.1 / 10 (14)
Runtime
2h 30m
Genres
War, Drama, Romance
Director
Alfred Santell

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Box office: $1.2M
  • Awards: 0 · Nominations: 1

The Patent Leather Kid is a 1927 American silent drama film about a self-centered boxer who performs a heroic act in World War I that severely wounds him. It was directed by Alfred Santell and stars Richard Barthelmess, Molly O'Day, Lawford Davidson, Matthew Betz and Arthur Stone.

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