The read
It runs long at 2h 30m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
14 audience votes
Key crew
- Alfred SantellDirector
Cast
- Richard BarthelmessPatent Leather Kid
- Molly O'DayCurley Boyle, the Golden Dancer
- Lawford DavidsonLieutenant Hugo Breen
- Matthew BetzJake Stuke
- Arthur StoneJimmy Kinch
- Ray TurnerMabile Molasses
- Hank MannSergeant
- Walter JamesOfficer Riley
- Lucien PrivalThe German Officer
- Nigel De BrulierThe French Doctor
- Billy BletcherFight Fan