

Drama
Overview
Johnny Casar runs away from the orphanage to start a successful career as a roller skater and after setbacks learns to curb his ruthlessness and ambition.
Top Cast


Mickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney
Johnny Casar
Mickey Rooney
Johnny Casar


Pat O'Brien
Pat O'Brien
Father O'Hara
Pat O'Brien
Father O'Hara


Beverly Tyler
Beverly Tyler
Mary Reeves
Beverly Tyler
Mary Reeves


James Brown
James Brown
Allen
James Brown
Allen


Ralph Dumke
Ralph Dumke
Bruno Crystal
Ralph Dumke
Bruno Crystal


Milburn Stone
Milburn Stone
Jeff Davis
Milburn Stone
Jeff Davis
Bert Begley
Bert Begley
Shilling
Bert Begley
Shilling


Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe
Polly
Marilyn Monroe
Polly


Sam Flint
Sam Flint
Dr. Barton
Sam Flint
Dr. Barton


Glenn Corbett
Glenn Corbett
Mack Miller
Glenn Corbett
Mack Miller
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