The read
It runs a compact 50m.
Synopsis
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."
Ratings
TMDB8/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Donald CrispDirector
- Margaret MayoScreenplay
Cast
- Bryant WashburnSimpson Hightower
- Wanda Hawley'Pep' Sparks, aka Hope
- Richard RossonJimmy Borden
- Theodore RobertsHenry Platt
- Raymond HattonStephen Douglas
- Jay DwigginsBenton
- Charles OgleTucker
- Jane WolfeMrs. Benton
- Mary ThurmanTiny Parcel
- Guy OliverHallock
- Clarence GeldartMr. Swanson
- Peggy CartwrightLittle Girl
Themes
lost film