The Rag Man (1925)

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 freely. He meets Max Ginsberg, an old ... See full summary »

Director:

Edward F. Cline

Writers:

Willard Mack (story), Robert E. Hopkins (titles)

Stars:

Lydia Yeamans Titus, Ethel Wales, Robert Edeson

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Lydia Yeamans Titus	...	Mrs. Malloy
Ethel Wales	...	Mrs. Bernard
Robert Edeson	...	Mr. Bernard
William Conklin	...	Mr. Richard L. Scott
Max Davidson	...	Max Ginsberg
Dynamite the Horse	...	Dynamite- A Horse (as Dynamite)
Jackie Coogan	...	Tim Kelly

Storyline

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 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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Plot Keywords:

partnership | orphanage | fire | orphan | ragman | 

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Genres:

Drama | Comedy

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Certificate:

Passed

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Yiddish

Release Date:

16 February 1925 (USA)

Also Known As:

Der Lumpensammler

Filming Locations:

Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn Pictures Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

68 min 68 min (2004 alternate)

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Golfer: FORE!
Tim Kelly: I wouldn't give but three-ninety-eight!

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Connections

Followed by Old Clothes (1925)

User Reviews

Excellent Movie

This is a must-see movie! It took a long time for me to finally get the opportunity to see it, but it was well worth the wait!!!! I had previously seen young Jackie Coogan in The Kid (1921) and knew that he was quite a charmer and a scene-stealer -- he did it AGAIN in The Rag Man! Young Jackie Coogan displays an excellent acting ability at such a young age.

This movie was, in so many ways, reminiscent of The Kid. The rapport between Coogan and Max Davidson was super! One cannot help feeling emotion when watching this. Although this is definitely a comedy, there are some heart-wrenching scenes in the movie, as well! So, be sure to have a box of tissue handy when watching it!

Hopefully, before long, this movie will be released on DVD and/or VHS.