The Poor Boob
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March 9, 1919
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Comedy
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."
Featured Crew
Donald Crisp
Director
Margaret Mayo
Screenplay
Margaret Mayo
Story
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Cast

Bryant Washburn
Simpson Hightower

Wanda Hawley
'Pep' Sparks, aka Hope

Richard Rosson
Jimmy Borden

Theodore Roberts
Henry Platt

Raymond Hatton
Stephen Douglas