Jimmy, an idealistic and hard-working young man, has just arrived in New York City with dreams of making his fortune. Along the way he faces numerous obstacles, opportunities and temptations, but through it all, he considers the actions of his hero, Abraham Lincoln, for guidance. Will Jimmy see his dreams come true, or will he be another of the countless hopefuls chewed up and spit out by New York's mean streets?
Cast
Jackie Cooper
James Michael 'Jimmy' Keenan
Martin Spellman
William McKinley 'Gimpy' Smith
Marjorie Reynolds
Anne Carroll
Dick Purcell
T.P. 'Tap' Keenan
George Cleveland
Pop O'Toole
George Irving
Judge Joseph Carroll
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Police Officer Burke
Sidney Miller
Jiggsy
David Durand
Spike Morgan
Buddy Pepper
Flatfoot
William Bucker
Sammy (uncredited)
Byron Foulger
'Murderer' in Classroom (uncredited)
Jack Gordon
Street Policeman (uncredited)
William Gould
Police Detective (uncredited)
Robert Emmett Keane
Roger Wilson (uncredited)
Jack Kennedy
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Donald Kerr
Newspaper Distributor (uncredited)
Lillian Randolph
Judge's Maid (uncredited)
Kent Rogers
Gang Member (uncredited)
Bobby Stone
Beansy (uncredited)
Robert Tucker
Spike's Pal (uncredited)
Frank Yaconelli
Flower Vendor (uncredited)
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