The Big Adventure
“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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- B. Reeves Eason
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Edward Hungerford, George W. Pyper
- Original Title
- The Big Adventure
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
B. Reeves Eason
J. Edward Hungerford, George W. Pyper
Department Leadership Roster
B. Reeves Eason
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Adventure
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Adventure about?
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.
Who directed The Big Adventure?
The Big Adventure was directed by B. Reeves Eason.
Who stars in The Big Adventure?
The principal cast of The Big Adventure includes B. Reeves Eason Jr., Fred Herzog, Lee Shumway, Molly Shafer, Gertrude Olmstead.
When was The Big Adventure released and how long is it?
The Big Adventure was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Adventure?
The Big Adventure holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).