
The Big Adventure 1921
"Thrills, Tears, Mystery Smiles for Old and Young"
Overview
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
Cast

B. Reeves Eason Jr.
Patches
Fred Herzog
Old Whiskers

Lee Shumway
John Wellborn
Molly Shafer
Mrs. Lane

Gertrude Olmstead
Sally