''Big Pal'' is a 1925 American silent

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directed by John G. Adolfi and starring William Russell,

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and

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. A newly restored copy exists at the Library of Congress.The Library of Congress/FIAF American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog:''Big Pal''
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Synopsis

A judge's daughter spurns his wealthy lifestyle and goes to do social work in poorer neighborhoods. There she meets a boxer contending for a championship.

Cast

* William Russell as Dan Williams *

as Helen Truscott *

as Mary Williams *

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as Johnny Williams *

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as Tim Williams * Henry A. Barrows as Judge Truscott *

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as Bill Hogan *

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as Agatha Briggs, truant officer (*uncredited)

References

Bibliography

* Munden, Kenneth White. 'he American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1''. University of California Press, 1997.

External links

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The film
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