Big Stakes (1922)
Western | 15 August 1922
Cast:
James B. Warner, Elinor Fair, Les Bates [ More ]Director:
Clifford S. ElfeltWriter:
Frank Howard ClarkCinematographer:
Clyde DeVinnaProduction Company:
Metropolitan PicturesThe actress portraying "Mary Moore" is identified on an intertitle card as Wilamae Carson, but otherwise credited as Willie May Carson. The star is referred to as both J. B. Warner and James B. Warner.
Metropolitan Productions, Inc. announced in a full page ad in the 11 Jun 1922 FD that James B. Warner was starring in "a series of a six comedy-drama specials," one of which was Big Stakes. The 15 Jul 1922 Exhibitors Herald reported that the title had recently been change from High Stakes, which was the title of the magazine short story it was adopted from. Another Western called For Big Stakes, starring Tom Mix, was also in theaters at the same time.
Franklyn E. Backer, president of East Coast Productions, Inc., told the 12 Aug 1922 Exhibitors Herald that "within a few weeks" he hoped to sell the six J. B. Warner Westerns to 100% of independent theater buyers. Because of Warner's growing legion of fans, he was signed to a new contract to make more films as soon as the first six were completed. ...
The actress portraying "Mary Moore" is identified on an intertitle card as Wilamae Carson, but otherwise credited as Willie May Carson. The star is referred to as both J. B. Warner and James B. Warner.
Metropolitan Productions, Inc. announced in a full page ad in the 11 Jun 1922 FD that James B. Warner was starring in "a series of a six comedy-drama specials," one of which was Big Stakes. The 15 Jul 1922 Exhibitors Herald reported that the title had recently been change from High Stakes, which was the title of the magazine short story it was adopted from. Another Western called For Big Stakes, starring Tom Mix, was also in theaters at the same time.
Franklyn E. Backer, president of East Coast Productions, Inc., told the 12 Aug 1922 Exhibitors Herald that "within a few weeks" he hoped to sell the six J. B. Warner Westerns to 100% of independent theater buyers. Because of Warner's growing legion of fans, he was signed to a new contract to make more films as soon as the first six were completed.
Jim Gregory, the foreman at the Crazy Snake Rancho, has an ongoing feud with pool hall owner "Bully" Brand over the affections of Mary Moore, the waitress at the White Star. However, he adds to his problems when he returns the attentions of Mercedes Aloyez, the daughter of a wealthy Mexican rancher. Mercedes is betrothed to Captain Montaya, who surprises Mercedes and Gregory in a rendezvous. The captain threatens to let loose a dangerous reptile on the cowboy, but instead finds himself wagering his life against Gregory's with jumping beans. A victorious Gregory spares Montaya, but gives Mercedes the choice of who will live. This situation is interrupted by a request for help from Mary, who has been captured by night riders. Gregory leaves Mercedes and Montaya to rescue and find happiness with the ...
Jim Gregory, the foreman at the Crazy Snake Rancho, has an ongoing feud with pool hall owner "Bully" Brand over the affections of Mary Moore, the waitress at the White Star. However, he adds to his problems when he returns the attentions of Mercedes Aloyez, the daughter of a wealthy Mexican rancher. Mercedes is betrothed to Captain Montaya, who surprises Mercedes and Gregory in a rendezvous. The captain threatens to let loose a dangerous reptile on the cowboy, but instead finds himself wagering his life against Gregory's with jumping beans. A victorious Gregory spares Montaya, but gives Mercedes the choice of who will live. This situation is interrupted by a request for help from Mary, who has been captured by night riders. Gregory leaves Mercedes and Montaya to rescue and find happiness with the waitress.
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