
The Poor Boob (1919)
0h 50m | PG-13
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."
Director: Donald Crisp
Studio: Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Genre: Comedy
Video: 720p
Cast

Bryant Washburn
as Simpson Hightower

Wanda Hawley
as 'Pep' Sparks, aka Hope

Richard Rosson
as Jimmy Borden

Theodore Roberts
as Henry Platt

Raymond Hatton
as Stephen Douglas

Jay Dwiggins
as Benton