| Director | Tay Garnett |
|---|---|
| Genre | drama film |
| Runtime | 84 min |
| Country | United States |
Johnny Casar escapes from a home for wayward boys, tired of being teased about his diminutive stature and lack of athleticism. He soon finds a pair of roller skates and is befriended by Bruno Crystal, who allows him to wash dishes at his café, while the priest who runs the home, Father O'Hara, secretly keeps an eye on him.
A traveling roller-skating team takes an interest in Johnny after he shows some aptitude. He clashes with Mack Miller, a cocky champion, and falls for Mary Reeves, another top skater. Johnny is featured in grudge matches against Miller, in which they take turns besting each other.
As his fame grows, Johnny becomes even more arrogant than Miller. However, when he is diagnosed with polio, he must follow a long course of physical therapy while attempting to mend his ways.