The Big Adventure (1921)
Thrills, Tears, Mystery Smiles for Old and Young
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.
Director: B. Reeves Eason
Genre: Adventure, Family
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: April 1, 1921
Cast
- B. Reeves Eason Jr. - Patches
- Fred Herzog - Old Whiskers
- Lee Shumway - John Wellborn
- Molly Shafer - Mrs. Lane
- Gertrude Olmstead - Sally
Screenplay
- J. Edward Hungerford (Story)
- George W. Pyper (Scenario Writer)
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: B. Reeves Eason
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Big Adventure about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Big Adventure?
- The Big Adventure was directed by B. Reeves Eason.
- Who stars in The Big Adventure?
- The Big Adventure stars B. Reeves Eason Jr., Fred Herzog, Lee Shumway, Molly Shafer, Gertrude Olmstead.
- How long is The Big Adventure?
- The Big Adventure has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Big Adventure?
- The Big Adventure is a Adventure, Family film.
- Where was The Big Adventure produced?
- The Big Adventure was produced in United States of America.