The Great Adventure
Synopsis
An artist pretends to be a valet to escape a woman's advances. He marries another woman but must keep painting in secret to make enough money.
Top Cast
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Lionel Barrymore
Priam Farll
Doris Rankin
Alice Challice
Octavia Broske
Lady Sophia Entwhistle
Thomas Braidon
Henry Leek
Arthur Rankin
Leek's Son
Paul Kelly
Another Leek Son
Maybeth Carr
Dorothy (a blind child)
Charles Lane
Charles Oxford
Jed Prouty
Mr. Witt
E.J. Ratcliffe
Lord Leonard Alcar
Ivo Dawson
Duncan Farll
Katherine Stewart
Mrs. Leek
Fredric March
Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 6, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenneth S. Webb
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnold Bennett, Dorothy Farnum
- Original Title
- The Great Adventure
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Whitman Bennett Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenneth S. Webb
Arnold Bennett, Dorothy Farnum
Department Leadership Roster
Dorothy Farnum
Writer
Kenneth S. Webb
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 Great Adventure
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Great Adventure about?
An artist pretends to be a valet to escape a woman's advances. He marries another woman but must keep painting in secret to make enough money.
Who directed The Great Adventure?
The Great Adventure was directed by Kenneth S. Webb.
Who stars in The Great Adventure?
The principal cast of The Great Adventure includes Lionel Barrymore, Doris Rankin, Octavia Broske, Thomas Braidon, Arthur Rankin.
When was The Great Adventure released and how long is it?
The Great Adventure was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Adventure?
The Great Adventure holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).