The Rag Man (1925): Cast
The Rag Man is a 1925 comedy drama directed by Edward F. Cline, starring Jackie Coogan as Tim Kelly, Max Davidson and Ethel Wales. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 8m (68 min)
- Director
- Edward F. Cline
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Rag Man About?
The premise of The Rag Man without spoilers.
Tim Kelly, a young orphan, flees New York after his orphanage is destroyed by fire. Though everyone believes he perished, he survives and roams the city’s streets. He encounters Max Ginsberg, an elderly Jewish junk dealer plagued by rheumatism, and the two form a close partnership and deep friendship.
The Rag Man Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- small business
- jewish
- fraud
- child
- interfaith friendship
- mansion
- hat
- 1900s
- trousers
- rheumatism
- hot water bottle
- guilt
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- bottle
- wine cellar
- flashback
- partnership
- orphanage
- fire
- orphan
- manhattan new york city
- fifth avenue manhattan new york city
- wall street manhattan new york city
- new york city
- presumed dead
- lower east side manhattan new york city
- wine
- trolley car
- sewing machine
- ragman
- priest
- patent
- park avenue manhattan new york city
- letter
- lawyer
- inventor
- horse
- golf
- falling from height
- apple
The Rag Man Cast & Characters
Jackie Coogan leads the cast as Tim Kelly, with Max Davidson as Max Ginsberg and Ethel Wales as Mrs. Bernard. Directed by Edward F. Cline; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edward F. Cline
- Jackie Coogan as Tim Kelly
- Max Davidson as Max Ginsberg
- Ethel Wales as Mrs. Bernard
- Robert Edeson as Mr. Bernard
Also Starring in The Rag Man
· 2 more- Lydia Yeamans Titus Mrs. Malloy
- William Conklin Mr. Richard L. Scott
More from Edward F. Cline
More films directed by Edward F. Cline: Crazy House, Behind the Eight Ball, Private Buckaroo and What’s Cookin’?.
The Rag Man Also Known As
Also known as “Старьевщик”.
- Also known as
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- Старьевщик
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Ragtime, The Ragman’s Daughter and Raggedy Man.
The Rag Man FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Rag Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Rag Man?
The Rag Man runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
When was The Rag Man released?
The Rag Man was released on February 16, 1925.
Who directed The Rag Man?
The Rag Man was directed by Edward F. Cline.
More films by Edward F. Cline Who is in the cast of The Rag Man?
The Rag Man stars Jackie Coogan as Tim Kelly, Max Davidson as Max Ginsberg and Ethel Wales as Mrs. Bernard, among 6 credited actors.
Does The Rag Man have a post-credit scene?
No. The Rag Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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