Big Brother (1923) Online
When gangster Jimmy Donovan is made guardian of Midge, the 7-year-old brother of his friend Big Ben Murray, he decides to reform and rear Midge properly. The court takes custody of Midge, but Donovan proves himself by recovering a payroll stolen by some of his ex-colleagues, thereby winning Midge and Kitty, his girl.
Cast overview: | |||
Tom Moore | - | Jimmy Donovan | |
Edith Roberts | - | Kitty Costello | |
Raymond Hatton | - | Cokey Joe Miller | |
Joe King | - | Big Ben Murray | |
Mickey Bennett | - | Midge Murray | |
Charles Henderson | - | 'Father Dan' Marron | |
Paul Panzer | - | Mike Navarro | |
Neill Kelley | - | Monk Manelli | |
William Black | - | Loman Duryea (Probation Officer) | |
Martin Faust | - | Spike Doyle | |
Milton Herman | - | Izzy | |
Florence Ashbrooke | - | Mrs. Sheean | |
Yvonne Hughes | - | Navarro's Girl | |
Charles Hammond | - | Judge |
According to director Allan Dwan, many of the supporting and background roles were taken by real rough-and-tumble gangsters. A large party sequence was filmed where two rival gangs were hired simultaneously but sworn to keep the peace, which they did until Dwan gave them the signal.
This film is believed lost. Please check your attic.