| The Patent Leather Kid | |
|---|---|
) Film poster | |
| Directed by | Alfred Santell |
| Produced by | Alfred Santell Richard A. Rowland |
| Written by | Rupert Hughes (story) Winifred Dunn (scenario) |
| Starring | Richard Barthelmess |
| Music by | Cecil Copping (at opening) |
| Cinematography | Arthur Edeson Ralph Hammeras Alvin Knechtel |
| Distributed by | First National Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | ?130-154 minutes(per IMDb) / 12 reels |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
| Box office | $1.2 million[1] |
The Patent Leather Kid is a 1927 American silent drama 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.[2]
It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor (Richard Barthelmess).
Cast
- Richard Barthelmess as The Patent Leather Kid
- Molly O'Day as Curley Boyle
- Lawford Davidson as Lt. Hugo Breen
- Matthew Betz as Jake Stuke
- Arthur Stone as Jimmy Kinch
- Ray Turner as Mabile Molasses
- Hank Mann as Sergeant
- Walter James as Officer Riley
- Lucien Prival as The German Officer
- Nigel De Brulier as The French Doctor
- Fred O'Beck as Tank Crew
- Clifford Salam as Tank Crew
- Henry Murdock as Tank Crew
- Charles Sullivan as Tank Crew
- John Kolb as Tank Crew
- Al Alleborn as Tank Crew
- Billy Bletcher as Fight Fan (uncredited)
- Charles Darvas (uncredited)
- Fred Kelsey as Fight Fan (uncredited)
- Harold Lockwood, Jr. (uncredited)
- Lafe McKee as Fight Spectator (uncredited)
References
- ^ Quigley Publishing Company "The All Time Best Sellers", International Motion Picture Almanac 1937-38 (1938), p. 942, accessed April 19, 2014
- ^ "Progressive Silent Film List: The Patent Leather Kid". Silent Era. Retrieved April 12, 2008.
External links
- The Patent Leather Kid at IMDb
- Synopsis at AllMovie