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The Poor Boob

0.0 50 mins Comedy   1919
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation  
Director(s): Donald Crisp

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."

Casts of The Poor Boob

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

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