The Big Adventure

The story

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.

Cast & crew

B. Reeves Eason Jr.Patches

Fred Herzog

Fred HerzogOld Whiskers

Lee ShumwayJohn Wellborn

Molly Shafer

Molly ShaferMrs. Lane

Gertrude OlmsteadSally