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?
Jackie Cooper
as James Michael 'Jimmy' Keenan
Martin Spellman
as William McKinley 'Gimpy' Smith
Marjorie Reynolds
as Anne Carroll
Dick Purcell
as T.P. 'Tap' Keenan
George Cleveland
as Pop O'Toole
George Irving
as Judge Joseph Carroll
Robert Emmett O'Connor
as Police Officer Burke
Sidney Miller
as Jiggsy
David Durand
as Spike Morgan
Buddy Pepper
as Flatfoot
William Bucker
as Sammy (uncredited)
Byron Foulger
as 'Murderer' in Classroom (uncredited)
