"A riot of comedy with a tear or two." 29 June 1924 80 mins
Young Sonny's dying father leaves him in the care of Breezy, a hobo he has mistaken for a wealthy businessman.
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Ben Alexander as Sonny
Matt Moore as John Steele
Patsy Ruth Miller as Alice Neal
Mary Carr as Grandma Neal
Sam De Grasse as Cyrus Cruikshank
Charles Reisner as Spike Malone
Victor Potel as Pokey Jones
Dan Mason as Dan
Harry Todd as The Constable
Alta Allen as Mrs. Spike Malone
Priscilla Moran as Alice Neal - Age 4
William Beaudine Director
Violet Clark Writer
Lex Neal Writer
Ray June Cinematography
Barney McGill Cinematography
Howard Bretherton Editor
Joel McCrea Stunts
United States 29 June 1924
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