The Poor Boob (1919)

8.0/10 50 min Comedy

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

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

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