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.
Cast
Richard Barthelmess as the Patent Leather Kid
Molly O'Day as Curley Boyle
Lawford Davidson as Lt. Hugo Breen
Matthew Betz as Jake Stuke
Arthur Stone as Jimmy Kinch
Ray Turner as Mabile Molasses
Hank Mann as Sergeant
Walter James as Officer Riley
Lucien Prival as the German Officer
Nigel De Brulier as the French Doctor
Fred O'Beck as Tank Crew
Clifford Salam as Tank Crew
Henry Murdock as Tank Crew
Charles Sullivan as Tank Crew
John Kolb as Tank Crew
Al Alleborn as Tank Crew
Billy Bletcher as Fight Fan (uncredited)
Fred Kelsey as Fight Fan (uncredited)
Lafe McKee as Fight Spectator (uncredited)