Movie: The Poor Boob

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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

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    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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    1919-03-09

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    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.

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