Danny, a ragamuffin orphan, is adopted by a brutal plumber and his frail wife. His fear of hunger, resulting from his foster father's indifference, at one point leads him to substitute for the plumber in repairing a leak, but he causes a flood. Later, Danny is instrumental in saving a policeman's life and in sending the plumber to jail. He finds new happiness with his foster mother on her parents' farm.

Cast

Jackie Coogan

Danny, the Kid

Wallace Beery

Ed Lee, the Plumber

Gloria Hope

Mrs. Lee, the Plumber's Wife

Jeff Jenkins

Chocolate Drop (as Herbert Jenkins)

George Ward

Orphan

Valentine Black

Girl (uncredited)