Movie

The Poor Simp (1920)

• August 20, 1920
• 50m

• Comedy

Overview

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.

Director

Victor Heerman

Writers

Sarah Y. Mason, J. Shakespeare Sap

Starring

Owen Moore, Nell Craig, Harry L. Rattenberry