The Patent Leather Kid (1927)
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The Patent Leather Kid is a 1927 silent film which tells the story of a boxer who scoffs at fighting outside the ring... particularly for the United States once it enters World War I. Eventually, he is drafted, is shipped overseas, and performs a heroic act, which results in his being severely wounded.
Director: Alfred Santell
Genre: War, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 150 min
Release Date: September 1, 1927
Cast
- Richard Barthelmess - Patent Leather Kid
- Molly O'Day - Curley Boyle, the Golden Dancer
- Lawford Davidson - Lieutenant Hugo Breen
- Matthew Betz - Jake Stuke
- Arthur Stone - Jimmy Kinch
- Ray Turner - Mabile Molasses
- Hank Mann - Sergeant
- Walter James - Officer Riley
- Lucien Prival - The German Officer
- Nigel De Brulier - The French Doctor
Screenplay
- Rupert Hughes (Story)
- Adela Rogers St. Johns (Adaptation)
Cinematography: Arthur Edeson, Ralph Hammeras
Production: First National Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Alfred Santell
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Patent Leather Kid about?
- The Patent Leather Kid is a 1927 silent film which tells the story of a boxer who scoffs at fighting outside the ring... particularly for the United States once it enters World War I. Eventually, he is drafted, is shipped overseas, and performs a heroic act, which results in his being severely wounded.
- Who directed The Patent Leather Kid?
- The Patent Leather Kid was directed by Alfred Santell.
- Who stars in The Patent Leather Kid?
- The Patent Leather Kid stars Richard Barthelmess, Molly O'Day, Lawford Davidson, Matthew Betz, Arthur Stone, Ray Turner.
- How long is The Patent Leather Kid?
- The Patent Leather Kid has a runtime of 2h 30m (150 minutes).
- What genre is The Patent Leather Kid?
- The Patent Leather Kid is a War, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Patent Leather Kid produced?
- The Patent Leather Kid was produced in United States of America.