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The Poor Boob

Movie 1919 TMDB 8.0/10 Released

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."

The Poor Boob is a movie first shown in 1919. Runtime is 50 minutes. Status: Released. Genres: Comedy. TMDB score 8.0/10 from 1 votes.

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Title details

Type
Movie
Original title
The Poor Boob
Release year
1919
Release date
March 9, 1919
Status
Released
Runtime
50 minutes
Genres
Comedy
Production companies
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Director
Donald Crisp
TMDB rating
8.0/10 (1 votes)
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Cast

Bryant Washburn

Bryant Washburn

Simpson Hightower

Wanda Hawley

Wanda Hawley

'Pep' Sparks, aka Hope

Richard Rosson

Richard Rosson

Jimmy Borden

Theodore Roberts

Theodore Roberts

Henry Platt

Raymond Hatton

Raymond Hatton

Stephen Douglas

Jay Dwiggins

Jay Dwiggins

Benton

Charles Ogle

Charles Ogle

Tucker

Jane Wolfe

Jane Wolfe

Mrs. Benton

Mary Thurman

Mary Thurman

Tiny Parcel

Guy Oliver

Guy Oliver

Hallock

Clarence Geldart

Clarence Geldart

Mr. Swanson

Peggy Cartwright

Peggy Cartwright

Little Girl

Characters

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

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