A tramp cares for a boy after he's abandoned as a newborn by his mother. Later the mother has a change of heart and aches to be reunited with her son.

Charlie Chaplinas A Tramp
Jackie Cooganas The Kid
Carl Milleras The Man
Edna Purvianceas The Woman
Albert Austinas Car Thief / Man in Shelter (uncredited)
Beulah Bainsas Bride (uncredited)
Nellie Bly Bakeras Slum Nurse (uncredited)
Henry Bergmanas Professor Guido / Night Shelter Keeper (uncredited)
B.F. Blinnas Assistant (uncredited)