Movielogr
The Poor Boob (1919)
Directed by Donald Crisp
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.”
Length 50 minutes
Actors
Bryant Washburn | Wanda Hawley | Richard Rosson | Theodore Roberts | Raymond Hatton | Jay Dwiggins | Charles Ogle | Jane Wolfe | Mary Thurman | Guy Oliver | Clarence Geldart | Peggy Cartwright