At the height of the Great Depression, Tommy's mother has been out of work for months when Eddie's father loses his job. Eager not to burden their parents, the two high school sophomores decide to hop the freight trains and look for work.
Eddie Smith
Tommy Gordon
Grace
Sally
Ollie
Dr. Henry A. Heckel
Lola
Aunt Carrie
James Smith
Mrs. Smith
Judge R.H. White
Captain of Detectives
Red the Brakeman (uncredited)
Policeman in Court (uncredited)
Man near Columbus (uncredited)
Mr. Cadman (uncredited)
Movie Usher (uncredited)
Boy Selling Letter (uncredited)
Buggie Maylin (uncredited)
Buggie Maylin's Pal (uncredited)
One of the Boys (uncredited)
Movie Theater Patron (uncredited)
Harriet Webster (uncredited)
Mike (uncredited)
Movie Theater Patron (uncredited)
Boy (uncredited)
Boy (uncredited)
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Brakeman Throwing Stones (uncredited)
Youth in Line-up (uncredited)
Mac (uncredited)
Boy (uncredited)
Girl (uncredited)
Merchant (uncredited)
Screenplay
Art Direction
Editor
Director
Story
Director of Photography
Casting Director
Casting Assistant
Sound
Assistant Camera
Additional Writing
Additional Writing
Producer
Original Music Composer
Hairstylist
Hairstylist
Makeup Artist
Hairstylist
Unit Manager
Production Manager
Second Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Assistant Property Master
Property Master
Sound Engineer
Sound
Assistant Camera
Grip
Electrician
Still Photographer
Camera Operator
Casting Assistant
Wardrobe Master
Conductor
Script Supervisor
Script Supervisor