The Patent Leather Kid

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.

• Alfred SantellDirector

• 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