| The Boob | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | William A. Wellman |
| Written by | Kenneth B. Clarke (scenario) Katherine Hilliker (titles) H.H. Caldwell (titles) |
| Story by | George Scarborough Annette Westbay |
| Starring | Gertrude Olmstead George K. Arthur Joan Crawford Charles Murray Tony D'Algy |
| Cinematography | William H. Daniels |
| Edited by | Ben Lewis |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release date |
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Running time | 64 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent |
The Boob (released in the UK as The Yokel) is a 1926 American silent romantic comedy film directed by William A. Wellman, and starring Gertrude Olmstead, Antonio D'Algy, George K. Arthur, and Joan Crawford where in the search for justice.[1][2]
Plot
Peter (George K. Arthur), a courteous idealist, seeks to win the heart of Amy (Gertrude Olmstead), who in turn fancies urbane Harry (Tony D'Algy). Jane (Joan Crawford) is a Prohibition agent who helps uncover bootleg activities, which were used to secretly find alcohol, which was illegal at the time.
Cast
- Gertrude Olmstead as Amy
- George K. Arthur as Peter Good
- Joan Crawford as Jane
- Charles Murray as Cactus Jim
- Tony D'Algy as Harry Benson (credited as Antonio D'Algy)
- Hank Mann as The Village Soda Clerk
- Edythe Chapman as The Old Lady (uncredited)
- Babe London as Fat Girl (uncredited)
Preservation
A print of The Boob has been prepared and preserved by MGM.[3]
References
- ^ The Boob at silentera.com
- ^ The American Film Institute Catalog Feature Films:1921-30 by The American Film Institute, c.1971
- ^ American Silent Feature Film Survival Database: The Boob
External links
- The Boob at IMDb
- Synopsis at AllMovie
- The Boob at the TCM Movie Database
- The Boob at the American Film Institute Catalog