The Big Adventure

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.

Director: B. Reeves Eason

Cast: B. Reeves Eason Jr., Fred Herzog, Lee Shumway, Molly Shafer, Gertrude Olmstead

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