Big Stakes (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1922, Big Stakes is a western film directed by Clifford S. Elfelt, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. Chasing a steer across the border a cowboy meets a senorita and stays on making the Mexican Captian jealous. When the Captain plans to have the cowboy killed, the cowboy gets the Captain to agree to a contest between jumping beans. When the cowboy wins he says he will let the senorita decide between the two. But first he rides off to rescue another girl held by the hooded Night Riders and the Captain follows to back him up
Who’s in it. Big Stakes stars J.B. Warner as Jim Gregory, Elinor Fair as Señorita Mercedes Aloyez, Les Bates as Bully Brand and Willie Mae Carson as Mary Moore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Big Stakes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Stakes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Stakes tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Stakes (1922)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Big Stakes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Big Stakes worth watching?
- Big Stakes holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Stakes?
- Big Stakes stars J.B. Warner, Elinor Fair, Les Bates, Willie Mae Carson and Hilliard Karr.
- When was Big Stakes released?
- Big Stakes was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.
