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The Poor Boob (1919)
50 min | Comedy

The Poor Boob (1919)

50 min | Comedy

Self-effacing Simpson Hightower leaves his small village after he loses his father's canning factory to Stephen Douglas, who also wins Simpson's plump girlfriend Tiny. Simpson then goes to work in a New York provisions office along with ...See moreSelf-effacing Simpson Hightower leaves his small village after he loses his father's canning factory to Stephen Douglas, who also wins Simpson's plump girlfriend Tiny. Simpson then goes to work in a New York provisions office along with stenographer Hope and office boy Jimmy. Hope and Jimmy scheme to introduce Simpson as a silent partner when the Danish consul proposes a large contract. After a series of errors, Simpson is discharged and persuaded by his friends to return to his home town posing as a successful businessman accompanied by his secretary "Pep" and valet Jimmy. With their help, Simpson manages to get the Danish contract and buy his factory back. He also outgrows his love for Tiny, who has gained even more weight, and recognizes his love for "Pep." Written by AFI See less

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12 cast members

Name	Known for
Bryant Washburn Simpson Hightower Simpson Hightower See fewer	Captain Midnight (1942)
Wanda Hawley 'Pep' Sparks, aka Hope 'Pep' Sparks, aka Hope See fewer	Hearts and Spangles (1926)
Richard Rosson Jimmy Borden Jimmy Borden See fewer	Scarface (1932)
Theodore Roberts Henry Platt Henry Platt See fewer	Grumpy (1923)
Raymond Hatton Stephen Douglas Stephen Douglas See fewer	Behind the Front (1926)
Jay Dwiggins Benton Benton See fewer	Bound in Morocco (1918)
Charles Ogle Tucker Tucker See fewer	Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1917)
Jane Wolfe Mrs. Benton (as Jane Wolff) Mrs. Benton (as Jane Wolff) See fewer	Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1917)
Mary Thurman Tiny Parcel Tiny Parcel See fewer	A Bride for a Knight (1923)
Guy Oliver Hallock Hallock See fewer	Only the Brave (1930)
Clarence Geldert Mr. Swanson (as Clarence Geldart) Mr. Swanson (as Clarence Geldart) See fewer	A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate (1923)
Peggy Cartwright Little Girl (uncredited) Little Girl (uncredited) See fewer	A Lady of Quality (1924)