About
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.
Theatrical
Sep 1, 1927
Cast
Full credits →R
Richard Barthelmess
Patent Leather Kid
M
Molly O'Day
Curley Boyle, the Golden Dancer
L
Lawford Davidson
Lieutenant Hugo Breen
M
Matthew Betz
Jake Stuke
A
Arthur Stone
Jimmy Kinch
R
Ray Turner
Mabile Molasses
H
Hank Mann
Sergeant
W
Walter James
Officer Riley
L
Lucien Prival
The German Officer
N
Nigel De Brulier
The French Doctor
B
Billy Bletcher
Fight Fan
