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The Big Adventure

Thrills, Tears, Mystery Smiles for Old and Young

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0h 50m

1921

“Thrills, Tears, Mystery Smiles for Old and Young”

Synopsis

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

AdventureFamily

Cast & Crew

B. Reeves Eason Jr.

B. Reeves Eason Jr.

as Patches

Fred Herzog

as Old Whiskers

Lee Shumway

Lee Shumway

as John Wellborn

Molly Shafer

as Mrs. Lane

Gertrude Olmstead

Gertrude Olmstead

as Sally

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