The Patent Leather Kid is a 1927 silent film which tells the story of a boxer who scoffs at fighting outside the ring... particularly for the United States once it enters World War I. Eventually, he is drafted, is shipped overseas, and performs a heroic act, which results in his being severely wounded.

Directed by: Alfred Santell
Runtime: 150 minutes
Tagline: Fries of youth and courage that will set your heart ablaze! The love-romance that Broadway held dear to its heart for four months!
Cast:
Richard Barthelmess Richard Barthelmess
Patent Leather Kid 
Molly O'Day Molly O'Day
Curley Boyle, the Golden Dancer 
Lawford Davidson Lawford Davidson
Lieutenant Hugo Breen 
Matthew Betz Matthew Betz
Jake Stuke 
Arthur Stone Arthur Stone
Jimmy Kinch 
Ray Turner Ray Turner
Mabile Molasses