Big Pal

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Big Pal
Directed by John G. Adolfi
Written by Jules Furthman
Produced byWilliam Russell
Starring
Production
company
William Russell Productions
Distributed byHenry Ginsberg Distributing Company
Wardour Films (UK)
Release date
  • September 1925 (1925-09)
Running time
50 minutes
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

Big Pal is a 1925 American silent sports drama film directed by John G. Adolfi and starring William Russell, Julanne Johnston and Mary Carr. [1] [2] It was released in Britain in 1926, distributed by Wardour Films.

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Plot

As described in a film magazine review, [3] Judge Truscott's daughter Helen spurns his wealthy lifestyle and goes to do social work in poorer neighborhoods. She is saved from a runaway horse accident by Dan Williams, champion pugilist, and a warm friendship develops between them. On the eve of a championship battle, Dan's favorite nephew, little Johnny, is abducted by criminals, and Dan is notified that unless he quits during the fifth round of the boxing match, the lad's life will be sacrificed. He decides to lose, but, as the fifth round approaches, Helen appears ringside along with Johnny, who had escaped his abductors. Dan cuts loose, winning the match and the affections of Helen.

Cast

Preservation

A newly restored copy of Big Pal exists at the Library of Congress. [4]

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References

  1. Munden p. 58
  2. The AFI Catalog of Feature Films: Big Pal(Wayback)
  3. Pardy, George T. (February 20, 1926), "Pre-Release Review of Features: Big Pal", Motion Picture News, New York City, New York: Motion Picture News, Inc., 33 (8): 913, retrieved March 21, 2023PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .
  4. The Library of Congress / FIAF American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: Big Pal

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