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?
as James Michael 'Jimmy' Keenan
as William McKinley 'Gimpy' Smith
as Anne Carroll
as T.P. 'Tap' Keenan
as Pop O'Toole
as Judge Joseph Carroll
as Police Officer Burke
as Jiggsy
as Spike Morgan
as Flatfoot
as Sammy (uncredited)
as 'Murderer' in Classroom (uncredited)
as Street Policeman (uncredited)
as Police Detective (uncredited)
as Roger Wilson (uncredited)
as Police Sergeant (uncredited)
as Newspaper Distributor (uncredited)
as Judge's Maid (uncredited)
as Gang Member (uncredited)
as Beansy (uncredited)
as Spike's Pal (uncredited)
as Flower Vendor (uncredited)