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The Big Adventure

The Big Adventure

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Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 1, 1921

Runtime

0h 50m

Genres

Adventure, Family

Original Title

The Big Adventure

Production Companies

Universal Film Manufacturing Company

Director

B. Reeves Eason

Description

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.