The Poor Simp
Synopsis
Melville Carruthers finally decides to propose to his girlfriend Grace and sets out for her house, but gets a sudden attack of shyness and stops in at a café to calm himself. A fight erupts and Melville is knocked out. He wakes up in his room the following day with a young "cabaret girl" taking care of him. Just at that time Grace and her father stop by, and Melville is unable to explain who the girl is and why she's there. Complications ensue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Heerman
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarah Y. Mason, J. Shakespeare Sap
- Original Title
- The Poor Simp
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Selznick Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Heerman
Sarah Y. Mason, J. Shakespeare Sap
Merritt B. Gerstad, Glen MacWilliams
Duncan Mansfield
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Heerman
Director
Sarah Y. Mason
Writer
Merritt B. Gerstad
Director of Photography
Glen MacWilliams
Director of Photography
Duncan Mansfield
Editor
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What is The Poor Simp about?
Melville Carruthers finally decides to propose to his girlfriend Grace and sets out for her house, but gets a sudden attack of shyness and stops in at a café to calm himself. A fight erupts and Melville is knocked out. He wakes up in his room the following day with a young "cabaret girl" taking care of him. Just at that time Grace and her father stop by, and Melville is unable to explain who the girl is and why she's there. Complications ensue.
Who directed The Poor Simp?
The Poor Simp was directed by Victor Heerman.
Who stars in The Poor Simp?
The principal cast of The Poor Simp includes Owen Moore, Nell Craig, Harry L. Rattenberry, Vera Lewis, Herbert Prior.
When was The Poor Simp released and how long is it?
The Poor Simp was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.