The Boob (1926)

A meek young country boy (George K. Arthur) is in love with his childhood sweetheart (Gertrude Olmstead) but she's in love with a city slicker (Tony D'Algy). In order to impress her and win her back, he sets out to catch some bootleggers! Directed by William A. Wellman (THE HIGH AND THE MIGHTY), this minor silent comedy is watchable but lacks the originality and wit that make the Keaton and Chaplin silent comedies such classics. In fact, George K. Arthur comes across as a poor imitation of Buster Keaton. The movie is stolen by two supporting players, a black child actor who shockingly is not credited even though he has an important role and a mutt by the name of Benzine! The film is also notable for an early appearance by a young Joan Crawford in a minor role as a government revenue agent. Wellman's career would make a major leap the following year when he directed the Oscar winning WINGS. With Charles Murray and Edythe Chapman.