The Patent Leather Kid (1927)

  • NR
  • 09/01/1927 (US)
  • War, Drama, Romance
  • 2h 30m

Fries of youth and courage that will set your heart ablaze! The love-romance that Broadway held dear to its heart for four months!

Overview

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.

Rupert Hughes

Story

Alfred Santell

Director

Cast

Richard Barthelmess's headshot

Richard Barthelmess

Patent Leather Kid
Molly O'Day's headshot

Molly O'Day

Curley Boyle, the Golden Dancer
Lawford Davidson's headshot

Lawford Davidson

Lieutenant Hugo Breen
Matthew Betz's headshot

Matthew Betz

Jake Stuke
Arthur Stone's headshot

Arthur Stone

Jimmy Kinch
Ray Turner's headshot

Ray Turner

Mabile Molasses
Hank Mann's headshot

Hank Mann

Sergeant
Walter James's headshot

Walter James

Officer Riley

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