The Poor Boob

Donald Crisp
1919-03-09

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.
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50 min

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

Name Character Team
Bryant Washburn Simpson Hightower Unowned
Wanda Hawley 'Pep' Sparks, aka Hope Unowned
Richard Rosson Jimmy Borden Unowned
Theodore Roberts Henry Platt Unowned
Raymond Hatton Stephen Douglas Unowned
Jay Dwiggins Benton Unowned
Charles Ogle Tucker Unowned
Jane Wolfe Mrs. Benton Unowned
Mary Thurman Tiny Parcel Unowned
Guy Oliver Hallock Unowned
Clarence Geldart Mr. Swanson Unowned
Peggy Cartwright Little Girl Unowned