The Patent Leather Kid
1927, English. Directed by Alfred Santell.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Alfred SantellDirector
- Richard BarthelmessPatent Leather Kid
- Molly O'DayCurley Boyle, the Golden Dancer
- Lawford DavidsonLieutenant Hugo Breen
- Matthew BetzJake Stuke
- Arthur StoneJimmy Kinch
- Ray TurnerMabile Molasses
- Hank MannSergeant
- Walter JamesOfficer Riley
- Lucien PrivalThe German Officer
- Nigel De BrulierThe French Doctor
- Billy BletcherFight Fan
Details
- Released
- 1 September 1927
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Rupert Hughes
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How long is The Patent Leather Kid?
The Patent Leather Kid runs 150 minutes (2h 30m).
Does The Patent Leather Kid have a post-credits scene?
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The Patent Leather Kid parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Patent Leather Kid on?
The Patent Leather Kid isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 September 1927. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Patent Leather Kid?
If you liked The Patent Leather Kid, try The History of Love, Private Peaceful, Every Time We Say Goodbye.
Who directed The Patent Leather Kid?
The Patent Leather Kid (1927) was directed by Alfred Santell and stars Richard Barthelmess, Molly O'Day, Lawford Davidson.