The Big Adventure (1921)
Thrills, Tears, Mystery Smiles for Old and Young
50 min
Patches, a kind-hearted orphan of the slums, finds life unbearable under the cruel abuse of his stepfather, Old Whiskers, for whose support he is forced to steal. Stowing away in a freight car with his dog, he escapes to a neighboring town where he is given a home by Mrs. Lane, sister of the town judge.
- Release date
- April 1, 1921
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- B. Reeves Eason Jr. as Patches
- Fred Herzog as Old Whiskers
- Lee Shumway as John Wellborn
- Molly Shafer as Mrs. Lane
- Gertrude Olmstead as Sally
Crew
- B. Reeves Eason · Director
- J. Edward Hungerford · Writer
- George W. Pyper · Writer
- Virgil Miller · Cinematographer