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The Poor Boob

The Poor Boob

Comedy

50m

March 9, 1919 (106 years ago)

Overview

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."

ActorAge thenAge now
Bryant Washburn

Bryant Washburn

Simpson Hightower

Birthday: April 27, 1889

29 April 30, 1963 (74)
Wanda Hawley

Wanda Hawley

'Pep' Sparks, aka Hope

Birthday: July 29, 1895

23 March 18, 1963 (67)
Richard Rosson

Richard Rosson

Jimmy Borden

Birthday: April 4, 1893

25 May 31, 1953 (60)
Theodore Roberts

Theodore Roberts

Henry Platt

Birthday: October 8, 1861

57 December 14, 1928 (67)
Raymond Hatton

Raymond Hatton

Stephen Douglas

Birthday: July 6, 1887

31 October 21, 1971 (84)
Jay Dwiggins

Jay Dwiggins

Benton

Birthday: September 1, 1866

52 September 8, 1919 (53)
Charles Ogle

Charles Ogle

Tucker

Birthday: June 5, 1865

53 October 11, 1940 (75)
Jane Wolfe

Jane Wolfe

Mrs. Benton

Birthday: March 21, 1875

43 March 29, 1958 (83)
Mary Thurman

Mary Thurman

Tiny Parcel

Birthday: April 27, 1895

23 December 22, 1925 (30)
Guy Oliver

Guy Oliver

Hallock

Birthday: September 25, 1878

40 September 1, 1932 (53)