Overview
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.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 6 | October 25, 1921 (6) | |
 | 52 | May 2, 1928 (59) | |
 | 37 | January 4, 1959 (74) | |
| 48 | November 19, 1940 (68) | |
 | 23 | January 18, 1975 (77) |