The Poor Boob

The Poor Boob

0% | Mar 09, 1919 | Comedy

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."

Featured Cast

Donald Crisp
Director
Margaret Mayo
Screenplay

Cast

Simpson Hightower
Bryant Washburn
Simpson Hightower
'Pep' Sparks, aka Hope
Wanda Hawley
'Pep' Sparks, aka Hope
Jimmy Borden
Richard Rosson
Jimmy Borden
Henry Platt
Theodore Roberts
Henry Platt
Stephen Douglas
Raymond Hatton
Stephen Douglas

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