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.

Cast (5)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

B. Reeves Eason Jr.

Patches

F

Fred Herzog

Old Whiskers

Lee Shumway

John Wellborn

M

Molly Shafer

Mrs. Lane

Gertrude Olmstead

Sally

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