The Poor Simp

The Poor Simp
Directed byVictor Heerman
Written by
Produced byLewis J. Selznick
Starring
Cinematography
Edited byDuncan Mansfield
Production
company
Distributed bySelznick Pictures
Release date
  • August 20, 1920 (1920-08-20)
Running time
50 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)

The Poor Simp is a 1920 American silent comedy film directed by Victor Heerman and starring Owen Moore, Nell Craig, and Harry L. Rattenberry.[1]

Plot

As described in a film magazine review,[2] Melville G. Carruthers, a wealthy young man, is in love with Grace Adams. He plucks up enough courage to propose to her after knowing her for a long time, but makes a fiasco of it when the crucial time comes. Another admirer enters and monopolizes her attention. Strolling into the slums, Melville meets Sadie Kelly, gets into a rowdy fight, is bumped on the head, and his mind temporarily affected. Grace and her mother, being notified, hurry to his apartment only to find him having his head being gently bathed by Sadie. The two misunderstand the situation and leave indignantly. After a number of complications and humorous situations, it all comes out right and Melville makes a successful proposal after all.

Cast

References

  1. ^ Walker p. 568
  2. ^ "Tried and Proved Pictures: The Poor Simp". Exhibitors Trade Review. 15 (10). New York: Exhibitors Review Publishing Corporation: 42. January 26, 1924. Retrieved August 2, 2022. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

Bibliography

  • Brent E. Walker. Mack Sennett’s Fun Factory: A History and Filmography of His Studio and His Keystone and Mack Sennett Comedies, with Biographies of Players and Personnel. McFarland, 2013. ISBN 9780786477111
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