The Patent Leather Kid (1927)

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.

Released Sept. 1, 1927 150 min None+

Genres: Drama, Romance, Sport, War

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