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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.
Original Release
08/15/1927
US Release
08/15/1927
Cast
Name | Character |
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Richard Barthelmess | Patent Leather Kid |
Molly O'Day | Curley Boyle, the Golden Dancer |
Lawford Davidson | Lieutenant Hugo Breen |
Matthew Betz | Jake Stuke |
Arthur Stone | Jimmy Kinch |
Ray Turner | Mabile Molasses |
Hank Mann | Sergeant |
Walter James | Officer Riley |
Lucien Prival | The German Officer |
Nigel De Brulier | The French Doctor |
Directors
Writers
Gerald C. Duffy, Winifred Dunn, Rupert Hughes, Casey Robinson, Adela Rogers St. Johns
Cast
Name | Character |
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Richard Barthelmess | Patent Leather Kid |
Molly O'Day | Curley Boyle, the Golden Dancer |
Lawford Davidson | Lieutenant Hugo Breen |
Matthew Betz | Jake Stuke |
Arthur Stone | Jimmy Kinch |
Ray Turner | Mabile Molasses |
Hank Mann | Sergeant |
Walter James | Officer Riley |
Lucien Prival | The German Officer |
Nigel De Brulier | The French Doctor |
Fred O'Beck | Tank Crew |
Clifford Salam | Tank Crew |
Henry Murdock | Tank Crew |
Charles Sullivan | Tank Crew |
John Kolb | Tank Crew |
Al Alleborn | Tank Crew |
Billy Bletcher | Fight Fan |
Fred Kelsey | Fight Fan |
Lafe McKee | Fight Spectator |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Alfred Santell | Producer |
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1929 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |