The Poor Boob
movie
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.
Released March 09, 1919
Genres:
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
as
Simpson Hightower
Wanda Hawley
as
'Pep' Sparks, aka Hope
Richard Rosson
as
Jimmy Borden
Theodore Roberts
as
Henry Platt
Raymond Hatton
as
Stephen Douglas
Jay Dwiggins
as
Benton
Charles Ogle
as
Tucker
Jane Wolfe
as
Mrs. Benton
Mary Thurman
as
Tiny Parcel
Guy Oliver
as
Hallock
Clarence Geldart
as
Mr. Swanson
Peggy Cartwright
as
Little Girl
