Patches, a kind-hearted orphan of the slums, finds life unbearable under the cruel abuse of his stepfather, Old Whiskers, for whose support he is forced to steal. Stowing away in a freight car with his dog, he escapes to a neighboring town where he is given a home by Mrs. Lane, sister of the town judge.

Cast

B. Reeves Eason Jr.

Patches

Lee Shumway

John Wellborn

Gertrude Olmstead

Sally

Fred Herzog

Old Whiskers

Molly Shafer

Mrs. Lane