The Big Adventure

1921 • Directed by

B. Reeves Eason

Adventure, Family

Thrills, Tears, Mystery Smiles for Old and Young

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.