The Big Adventure

The Big Adventure

50 mins | Adventure, Family | April 1, 1921

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.

The Big Adventure

50 mins | Adventure, Family | April 1, 1921

The Big Adventure
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.
Producers Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Original title The Big Adventure
Directors B. Reeves Eason
Writers J. Edward Hungerford, George W. Pyper

Cast

B. Reeves Eason Jr.

as Patches

Fred Herzog

as Old Whiskers

Lee Shumway

as John Wellborn

Molly Shafer

as Mrs. Lane