The Poor Boob (1919)
THE predicaments and "scrapes" that "Simp" got into will keep you rocking with laughter. And the one at the climax-why, you won't know whether to laugh or shout, it's so funny and thrilling.
Plot Summary
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."
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Director & Crew
Donald Crisp
Director
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Who directed The Poor Boob?
The Poor Boob was directed by Donald Crisp and released in 1919.
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The Poor Boob has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1919-03-09
- Status
- Released