
Lost in a Big City
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Synopsis
Prospector Harry Farley returns from Alaska to find that his sister, Helen, has gone to New York with Florence, her blind daughter, after being deserted by her husband, Richard Norman. Under the name of Sidney Heaton, Norman has married Blanche Maberly and fallen in with a bootlegging gang while succumbing to the blackmail of Dick Watkins. Helen dies, Heaton kidnaps Florence, but Harry tracks him to the Adirondacks.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →John Lowell
Harry Farley
Baby Ivy Ward
Florence
Jane Thomas
Helen
Evangeline Russell
Blanche Maberly
Eddie Phillips
Trooper Ned Livingston
Ann Brody
Mrs. Leary
Charles Mackay
Simeon Maberly
Jules Cowles
Jasper
Leota Miller
Charles Byer
Sidney Heaton
Whitney Haley
Duboni
Edgar Keller
Salvatori
Charles A. Robins
'Raisin' Jackson
Jimmy Phillips
Dick Watkins
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 30, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Irving
- Screenplay & Story
- Lillian Case Russell, N.S. Woods
- Original Title
- Lost in a Big City
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Blazed Trail Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Irving
Lillian Case Russell, N.S. Woods
Joseph Settle
Department Leadership Roster
George Irving
Director
Joseph Settle
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lost in a Big City.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lost in a Big City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lost in a Big City about?
Prospector Harry Farley returns from Alaska to find that his sister, Helen, has gone to New York with Florence, her blind daughter, after being deserted by her husband, Richard Norman. Under the name of Sidney Heaton, Norman has married Blanche Maberly and fallen in with a bootlegging gang while succumbing to the blackmail of Dick Watkins. Helen dies, Heaton kidnaps Florence, but Harry tracks him to the Adirondacks.
Who directed Lost in a Big City?
Lost in a Big City was directed by George Irving.
Who stars in Lost in a Big City?
The principal cast of Lost in a Big City includes John Lowell, Baby Ivy Ward, Jane Thomas, Evangeline Russell, Eddie Phillips.
When was Lost in a Big City released and how long is it?
Lost in a Big City was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Is Lost in a Big City based on a book or true story?
Lost in a Big City is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "N.S. Woods".



















