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Also known as Rag Man

1925 film by Edward F. Cline

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Tim Kelly is an orphan who runs away after his orphanage burns down. Presumed to be killed in the fire, he is able to roam the streets of New York City freely. He meets Max Ginsberg, an old Jewish junk dealer with rheumatism, and the two strike a partnership and a close friendship.

Released: 1925-02-1668 minDir: Edward F. ClineComedy, Drama
Stream on: TCM

Cast

  • Jackie Coogan as Tim Kelly
  • Max Davidson as Max Ginsberg
  • Lydia Yeamans Titus as Mrs. Malloy
  • Ethel Wales as Mrs. Bernard
  • Robert Edeson as Mr. Bernard
  • William Conklin as Mr. Richard L. Scott

Themes

  • new york city
  • rags to riches
  • old man
  • orphan
  • silent film
  • moral transformation
  • smart kid
  • stolen patent
  • adult child friendship
  • street peddler

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Ratings

IMDb

7/10

442 votes

Year
1925
Runtime
68 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
film
Country of origin
United States
Screenwriter
Willard Mack
Production company
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Narrative location
New York City
Duration
68
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publication date
1925-01-01
title
The Rag Man
distributed by
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
aspect ratio (W:H)
4:3
Commons category
The Rag Man
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