Big Stakes
Synopsis
Chasing a steer across the border a cowboy meets a senorita and stays on making the Mexican Captian jealous. When the Captain plans to have the cowboy killed, the cowboy gets the Captain to agree to a contest between jumping beans. When the cowboy wins he says he will let the senorita decide between the two. But first he rides off to rescue another girl held by the hooded Night Riders and the Captain follows to back him up
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 12, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clifford S. Elfelt
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Wayland Bowman
- Original Title
- Big Stakes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Metropolitan Pictures Corporation of California
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clifford S. Elfelt
Earl Wayland Bowman
Clyde De Vinna
Department Leadership Roster
Clifford S. Elfelt
Director
Clyde De Vinna
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Big Stakes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Stakes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Big Stakes about?
Chasing a steer across the border a cowboy meets a senorita and stays on making the Mexican Captian jealous. When the Captain plans to have the cowboy killed, the cowboy gets the Captain to agree to a contest between jumping beans. When the cowboy wins he says he will let the senorita decide between the two. But first he rides off to rescue another girl held by the hooded Night Riders and the Captain follows to back him up
Who directed Big Stakes?
Big Stakes was directed by Clifford S. Elfelt.
Who stars in Big Stakes?
The principal cast of Big Stakes includes J.B. Warner, Elinor Fair, Les Bates, Willie Mae Carson, Hilliard Karr.
When was Big Stakes released and how long is it?
Big Stakes was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.