The Boob
The Boob (released in the UK as The Yokel) is a 1926 American silent romantic comedy film directed by William A. Wellman, and starring Gertrude Olmstead, Antonio D'Algy, George K. Arthur, and Joan Crawford where in the search for justice things go tits up.[1][2]
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Directed by | William A. Wellman |
Written by | Kenneth B. Clarke (scenario) Katherine Hilliker (titles) H.H. Caldwell (titles) |
Story by | George Scarborough Annette Westbay |
Starring | Gertrude Olmstead George K. Arthur Joan Crawford Charles Murray Tony D'Algy |
Cinematography | William H. Daniels |
Edited by | Ben Lewis |
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Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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Running time | 64 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | Silent |
Plot
Peter (George K. Arthur), a courteous idealist, seeks to win the heart of Amy (Gertrude Olmstead), who in turn fancies urbane Harry (Tony D'Algy). Jane (Joan Crawford) is a Prohibition agent who helps uncover bootleg activities, which were used to secretly find alcohol, which was illegal at the time.
Cast
- Gertrude Olmstead as Amy
- George K. Arthur as Peter Good
- Joan Crawford as Jane
- Charles Murray as Cactus Jim
- Tony D'Algy as Harry Benson (credited as Antonio D'Algy)
- Hank Mann as The Village Soda Clerk
- Edythe Chapman as The Old Lady (uncredited)
- Babe London as Fat Girl (uncredited)
Preservation
A print of The Boob has been prepared and preserved by MGM.[3]
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References
- The Boob at silentera.com
- The American Film Institute Catalog Feature Films:1921-30 by The American Film Institute, c.1971
- American Silent Feature Film Survival Database: The Boob
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