The Poor Boob
Cast & Crew
Donald Crisp
Bryant Washburn
Wanda Hawley
Dick Rosson
Theodore Roberts
Raymond Hatton
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Self-effacing Simpson Hightower leaves his small village after he loses his father's canning factory to Stephen Douglas, who also wins Simpson's plump girlfriend Tiny. Simpson then goes to work in a New York provisions office along with stenographer Hope and office boy Jimmy. Hope and Jimmy scheme to introduce Simpson as a silent partner when the Danish consul proposes a large contract. After a series of errors, Simpson is discharged and persuaded by his friends to return to his home town posing as a successful businessman accompanied by his secretary, "Pep," and valet, Jimmy. With their help, Simpson manages to get the Danish contract and buy his factory back. He also outgrows his love for Tiny, who has gained even more weight, and recognizes his love for "Pep."
Director
Donald Crisp
Cast
Bryant Washburn
Wanda Hawley
Dick Rosson
Theodore Roberts
Raymond Hatton
Jay Dwiggins
Charles Ogle
Jane Wolff
Mary Thurman
Guy Oliver
Clarence Geldart
Crew
Film Details
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Notes
Margaret Mayo's play May have been titled Poor Boob! Wanda Hawley's character, originally Celie Jennings in the play, was called Hope Marsh in an early scenario and in contemporary reviews.
