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The Patent Leather Kid

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Year

1927

Running time

150 min.

Country

United States

Director

Alfred Santell

Screenwriter

Adela Rogers St. Johns, Winifred Dunn. Story: Rupert Hughes

Cast

Cinematography

Arthur Edeson, Ralph Hammeras, Alvin Knechtel (B&W)

Producer

First National Pictures

Genre

Drama | Sports. Boxing. I World War. Silent Film

Movie Groups

Rupert Hughes Adaptations

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. It stars Richard Barthelmess, Molly O'Day, Lawford Davidson, Matthew Betz and Arthur Stone.

Awards: 1927: Nominated for Oscar: Best Actor (Richard Barthelmess)

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The Patent Leather Kid

1927

Alfred Santell