The Patent Leather Kid
1NomDirected by Alfred Santell
Synopsis
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.
Awards
1st Academy Awards· 1929
- Actor in a Leading Role1929_oscars-site_Actor in a Leading Role_18 — Richard Barthelmess
Details
Cast
Richard BarthelmessNominated
Molly O'Day
Lawford Davidson
Matthew Betz
Arthur Stone
Ray Turner
Hank Mann
Walter James
Lucien Prival
Nigel De Brulier