A military school cadet runs away after failing to fit in at sports or school life. He's befriended by a newsboy and they tutor each other, but soon get embroiled in a ransom scheme.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Freddie BartholomewAustin Shannon | Austin Shannon |
 Jimmy LydonJoe Novak | Joe Novak |
 Joseph CrehanJeff Shannon | Jeff Shannon |
 Minna GombellDella | Della |
 Raymond HattonGus Novak | Gus Novak |
 Emory ParnellInspector Kennedy | Inspector Kennedy |
 Robert WarwickColonel Metcalfe | Colonel Metcalfe |
 Kenneth MacDonaldDr. Nesbitt | Dr. Nesbitt |
 Stanley BrownLt. Wilson | Lt. Wilson |
 Lloyd BridgesNewspaper Reporter | Newspaper Reporter |
| JJack GardnerPhotographer | Photographer |
 Chuck HamiltonCop | Cop |