Whilst I did rather enjoy watching this, it's not really all that good. Richard Barthelmess i...
The Patent Leather Kid
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
The Patent Leather Kid
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 1, 1927
Runtime
2h 30m
Genres
War, Drama, Romance
User Score
66%
Original Title
The Patent Leather Kid
Production Companies
First National Pictures
Director
Alfred Santell
Description
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.