

The Rag Man
“The kid himself”
Synopsis
Tim Kelly is an orphan who runs away after his orphanage burns down. Presumed to be killed in the fire, he is able to roam the streets of New York City freely. He meets Max Ginsberg, an old Jewish junk dealer with rheumatism, and the two strike a partnership and a close friendship.
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February 16, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward F. Cline
- Screenplay & Story
- Willard Mack
- Original Score
- Linda Martinez
- Original Title
- The Rag Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward F. Cline
Willard Mack
Linda Martinez
Frank B. Good
Irene Morra
Department Leadership Roster
Edward F. Cline
Director
Linda Martinez
Original Music Composer
Frank B. Good
Director of Photography
Irene Morra
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rag Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rag Man about?
Tim Kelly is an orphan who runs away after his orphanage burns down. Presumed to be killed in the fire, he is able to roam the streets of New York City freely. He meets Max Ginsberg, an old Jewish junk dealer with rheumatism, and the two strike a partnership and a close friendship.
Who directed The Rag Man?
The Rag Man was directed by Edward F. Cline.
Who stars in The Rag Man?
The principal cast of The Rag Man includes Jackie Coogan, Max Davidson, Lydia Yeamans Titus, Ethel Wales, Robert Edeson.
When was The Rag Man released and how long is it?
The Rag Man was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rag Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rag Man was composed by Linda Martinez.




















