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The Rag Man

The Rag Man

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The Rag Man

"The kid himself"

1925

1h 8m

7.0(9 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

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.

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6 featured cast members

Starring

Jackie Coogan

Jackie Coogan

Tim Kelly

Max Davidson

Max Davidson

Max Ginsberg

Lydia Yeamans Titus

Lydia Yeamans Titus

Mrs. Malloy

Ethel Wales

Ethel Wales

Mrs. Bernard

Robert Edeson

Robert Edeson

Mr. Bernard

William Conklin

William Conklin

Mr. Richard L. Scott

Creative team

Directed by: Edward F. Cline
Written by: Willard Mack

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