The Big Sister
“A powerful drama which thrillingly illustrates how the other half lives”
Synopsis
A daughter of the slums has a little brother and makes a brave attempt to earn enough for both herself and Jimmy after her father is sent to jail on a fake charge trumped-up by "Nifty" Mendez, who is very anxious to get her in his toils. Betty escapes from the city and Nifty. On the road Jimmy is struck by Rodney Channing's motor. The injury is not serious but Jimmy must remain in Channing's home for some time. During the visit, love grows up between Channing and Betty, who is now of course very happy. But a newspaper announcement and the author send Nifty again into her life and simultaneously with his entrance comes the exit of happiness.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 7, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John B. O'Brien
- Screenplay & Story
- William Hurlbut, Harvey F. Thew
- Original Title
- The Big Sister
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John B. O'Brien
William Hurlbut, Harvey F. Thew
Adolph Zukor
Department Leadership Roster
John B. O'Brien
Director
William Hurlbut
Writer
Harvey F. Thew
Writer
Adolph Zukor
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Sister
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What is The Big Sister about?
A daughter of the slums has a little brother and makes a brave attempt to earn enough for both herself and Jimmy after her father is sent to jail on a fake charge trumped-up by "Nifty" Mendez, who is very anxious to get her in his toils. Betty escapes from the city and Nifty. On the road Jimmy is struck by Rodney Channing's motor. The injury is not serious but Jimmy must remain in Channing's home for some time. During the visit, love grows up between Channing and Betty, who is now of course very happy. But a newspaper announcement and the author send Nifty again into her life and simultaneously with his entrance comes the exit of happiness.
Who directed The Big Sister?
The Big Sister was directed by John B. O'Brien.
Who stars in The Big Sister?
The principal cast of The Big Sister includes Mae Murray, Matty Roubert, Harry C. Browne, Ida Darling, Tammany Young.
When was The Big Sister released and how long is it?
The Big Sister was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.