The Patent Leather Kid (1927)
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Fries of youth and courage that will set your heart ablaze! The love-romance that Broadway held dear to its heart for four months!
The Patent Leather Kid is a 1927 silent 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.
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Richard BarthelmessPatent Leather Kid
Molly O'DayCurley Boyle, the Golden Dancer
Lawford DavidsonLieutenant Hugo Breen
Matthew BetzJake Stuke
Arthur StoneJimmy Kinch
Ray TurnerMabile Molasses
Hank MannSergeant
Walter JamesOfficer Riley
Lucien PrivalThe German Officer
Nigel De BrulierThe French Doctor
Billy BletcherFight FanMovie DNA
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What is The Patent Leather Kid about?
The Patent Leather Kid is a 1927 silent 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.
How long is The Patent Leather Kid?
The Patent Leather Kid has a runtime of 150 minutes.