Young Henry Tate and his dog, Hobo, must prove themselves on the mean streets of the city, where youth gangs and police trouble lurk beyond the backyard fence. His father, John Tate, is finally offered work as a night watchman by a shady character named Frank Krager, who takes a suspicious interest in the activities of defense workers who frequent the bar where John usually spends his nights. Soon father, son and trusty dog all find the