The Poor Boob (1919)
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."
- Data di uscita
- 1919-03-09
- TMDB
- 8.0 / 10 (1)
- Durata
- 50 min
- Generi
- Commedia
- Regista
- Donald Crisp
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
Curiosità
The Poor Boob è un film muto del 1919 diretto da Donald Crisp. Prodotto dalla Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, aveva come interpreti Bryant Washburn, Wanda Hawley, Richard Rosson, Theodore Roberts, Raymond Hatton, Charles Ogle. La sceneggiatura di Gardner Hunting si basa sull'omonimo lavoro teatrale di Margaret Mayo.
Produzione
Il film fu prodotto dalla Famous Players-Lasky Corporation.
Leggi su Wikipedia · Testo da Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Dati da Wikidata.
Consigliati
- Perché preoccuparsi? 1923 · ★ 6.5
- Filofax - Un'agenda che vale un tesoro 1990 · ★ 6.3
- Le comiche 1990 · ★ 5.8
- Driver's Ed - Guida contromano 2026 · ★ 6.9
- Chi m'ha visto 2017 · ★ 5.9
- Le città di pianura 2025 · ★ 7.5
- Bentornato Presidente 2019 · ★ 5.8
- Il secondo tragico Fantozzi 1976 · ★ 7.5
- My Name Is Tanino 2003 · ★ 6.3
- I parenti di mia moglie 1922 · ★ 6.2
- Sei gemelli 2019 · ★ 6.2
- I Love My Dad 2022 · ★ 5.9