The Rag Man
"The kid himself"
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 freely. He meets Max Ginsberg, an old Jewish junk dealer with rheumatism, and the two strike a partnership and a close friendship.
Directors: Edward F. Cline
Writers: Robert E. Hopkins, Willard Mack
IMDB: tt0016258