The Patent Leather Kid_
"Fries of youth and courage that will set your heart ablaze! The love-romance that Broadway held dear to its heart for four months!"
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.
Starring
Richard Barthelmess, Molly O'Day, Lawford Davidson
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Patent Leather Kid was released 99 years ago in 1927.
Overview
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 o...
The Patent Leather Kid is a War, Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 2h 30m.
CAST (11)
Richard Barthelmess
Patent Leather Kid
Molly O'Day
Curley Boyle, the Golden Dancer
Lawford Davidson
Lieutenant Hugo Breen
Matthew Betz
Jake Stuke
Arthur Stone
Jimmy Kinch
Ray Turner
Mabile Molasses
Hank Mann
Sergeant
Walter James
Officer Riley
Lucien Prival
The German Officer
Nigel De Brulier
The French Doctor
Billy Bletcher
Fight Fan
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Patent Leather Kid 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.
How long is The Patent Leather Kid?
The Patent Leather Kid has a runtime of 150 minutes (2h 30m).
Who stars in The Patent Leather Kid?
The cast of The Patent Leather Kid includes Richard Barthelmess, Molly O'Day, Lawford Davidson, Matthew Betz, Arthur Stone.
What is the rating of The Patent Leather Kid?
The Patent Leather Kid has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 13 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
War
Drama
Romance