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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 B. Reeves Eason Jr.Patches | Patches |
| FFred HerzogOld Whiskers | Old Whiskers |
 Lee ShumwayJohn Wellborn | John Wellborn |
| MMolly ShaferMrs. Lane | Mrs. Lane |
 Gertrude OlmsteadSally | Sally |