September 1, 1927
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The Patent Leather Kid (1927)

Name: The Patent Leather Kid
Genre: Romance, Drama, War & Politics
Released: 1927-09-01

2h 30m

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September 1, 1927
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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.

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Release Date
September 1, 1927

Status
Released

Running Time
2h 30m

Genres
Romance Drama War & Politics

Last updated: 2025-02-09

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The Patent Leather Kid is a 1927 American silent drama film about a self-centered boxer who performs a heroic act in World War I that severely wounds him. It was directed by Alfred Santell and stars Richard Barthelmess, Molly O'Day, Lawford Davidson, Matthew Betz and Arthur Stone.

The film was adapted by Gerald C. Duffy (titles), Winifred Dunn, Casey Robinson (uncredited) and Adela Rogers St. Johns from the story by Rupert Hughes.

Barthelmess was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor.

A copy of the film is held by the Library of Congress and a 16mm print exists at the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research.