"Thrills, Tears, Mystery Smiles for Old and Young" 01 April 1921 Adventure, Family 50 mins
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.
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B. Reeves Eason Jr. as Patches
Fred Herzog as Old Whiskers
Lee Shumway as John Wellborn
Molly Shafer as Mrs. Lane
Gertrude Olmstead as Sally
United States 01 April 1921
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