The Poor Simp is a 1920 American silent comedy film directed by Victor Heerman and starring Owen Moore, Nell Craig, and Harry L.

[1] As described in a film magazine review,[2] Melville G. Carruthers, a wealthy young man, is in love with Grace Adams.

Strolling into the slums, Melville meets Sadie Kelly, gets into a rowdy fight, is bumped on the head, and his mind temporarily affected.

Grace and her mother, being notified, hurry to his apartment only to find him having his head being gently bathed by Sadie.

After a number of complications and humorous situations, it all comes out right and Melville makes a successful proposal after all.