The Big Adventure
1921, English. Directed by B. Reeves Eason.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 1 April 1921
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- J. Edward Hungerford
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The Big Adventure runs 50 minutes (0h 50m).
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The Big Adventure is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Big Adventure isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 April 1921. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big Adventure?
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Who directed The Big Adventure?
The Big Adventure (1921) was directed by B. Reeves Eason and stars B. Reeves Eason Jr., Fred Herzog, Lee Shumway.