NEW JUVENILE SENSATION
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 Martin Spellman Marjorie Reynolds Dick Purcell George Cleveland George Irving Robert Emmett O'Connor Sidney Miller David Durand Buddy Pepper William Bucker Byron Foulger Jack Gordon William Gould Robert Emmett Keane Jack Kennedy Donald Kerr Lillian Randolph Kent Rogers Bobby Stone Robert Tucker Frank Yaconelli
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