The Patent Leather Kid
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| Directed by | Alfred Santell |
| Produced by | Alfred Santell |
| Written by | Rupert Hughes(story) Winifred Dunn(scenario) |
| Starring | Richard Barthelmess |
| Cinematography | Arthur Edeson Ralph Hammeras Alvin Knechtel |
| Distributed by | First National Pictures |
| Release date(s) | September 1, 1927 |
| Running time | ?130-150 minutes(per IMDb) / 12 reels |
| Country | US |
| Language | Silent film(English Intertitles) |
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. It stars Richard Barthelmess, Molly O'Day, Lawford Davidson, Matthew Betz and Arthur Stone.
The movie was adapted by Gerald C. Duffy (titles), Winifred Dunn, Casey Robinson (uncredited) and Adela Rogers St. Johns from the story by Rupert Hughes. It was directed by Alfred Santell.[1]
It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor (Richard Barthelmess).
[edit] Cast
- Richard Barthelmess - The Patent Leather Kid
- Molly O'Day - Curley Boyle
- Lawford Davidson - Lt. 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
- Fred O'Beck - Tank Crew
- Clifford Salam - Tank Crew
- Henry Murdock - Tank Crew
- Charles Sullivan - Tank Crew
- John Kolb - Tank Crew
- Al Alleborn - Tank Crew
[edit] References
- ^ "Progressive Silent Film List: The Patent Leather Kid". Silent Era. http://www.silentera.com/PSFL/data/P/PatentLeatherKid1927.html. Retrieved 2008-04-12.
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