| Big Pal | |
| Producer: | William Russell |
| Studio: | William Russell Productions |
| Distributor: | Henry Ginsberg Distributing Company Wardour Films (UK) |
| Runtime: | 50 minutes |
| Country: | United 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.
As described in a film magazine review, 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.
A restored copy of Big Pal exists at the Library of Congress.[3]