The Patent Leather Kid (1927)
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.
Director: Alfred Santell
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Richard Barthelmess as Patent Leather Kid |
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Molly O'Day as Curley Boyle, the Golden Dancer |
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Lawford Davidson as Lieutenant Hugo Breen |
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Matthew Betz as Jake Stuke |
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Arthur Stone as Jimmy Kinch |
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Ray Turner as Mabile Molasses |
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Hank Mann as Sergeant |
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Walter James as Officer Riley |
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Lucien Prival as The German Officer |
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Nigel De Brulier as The French Doctor |
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Billy Bletcher as Fight Fan |
| Art | Stephen Goosson | Art Direction |
| Writing | Rupert Hughes | Story |
| Production | Alfred Santell | Producer |
| Writing | Adela Rogers St. Johns | Adaptation |
| Directing | Alfred Santell | Director |
| Camera | Arthur Edeson | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Ralph Hammeras | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Alvin Knechtel | Director of Photography |
