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.

Cast:

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