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The Boob
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Wikipedia article
'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 as a law enforcement agent.[http://www.silentera.com/PSFL/data/B/Boob1926.html 'The Boob' at silentera.com]'The American Film Institute Catalog Feature Films:1921-30' by The American Film Institute, c.1971
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 bootlegging activities.[https://moviessilently.com/2015/09/10/the-boob-1926-a-silent-film-review/ 'The Boob' at moviessilently.com]
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.[http://lcweb2.loc.gov:8081/diglib/ihas/loc.mbrs.sfdb.2722/default.html American Silent Feature Film Survival Database: 'The Boob']
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