The Patent Leather Kid

"Fries of youth and courage that will set your heart ablaze! The love-romance that Broadway held dear to its heart for four months!"

Sep 1 1927 N/A 2h 30m
Drama, Romance, Sport

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.

Plot

A boxer has difficulty balancing his sport with a budding romance; both are further jeopardized when the United States enters the first World War.

Written by

Gerald C. Duffy, Winifred Dunn, Rupert Hughes

Directed by

Alfred Santell

Cast

Richard Barthelmess, Molly O'Day, Lawford Davidson

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

First National Pictures

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
647
Average Rating
6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA