Orphans of the Storm

A dramatic epic

19212h 30m6.8(106 votes)

DramaHistoryRomance

Synopsis

France, on the eve of the French Revolution. Henriette and Louise have been raised together as sisters. When the plague that takes their parents' lives causes Louise's blindness, they decide to travel to Paris in search of a cure, but they separate when a lustful aristocrat crosses their path.

Orphans of the Storm (1921) is a drama, history, and romance film directed by D.W. Griffith. It stars Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, and Joseph Schildkraut. The film runs for 2 hours 30 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 106 votes.

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Director

D.W. Griffith

Cast

Lillian Gish

Henriette Girard

Dorothy Gish

Louise Girard

Joseph Schildkraut

Chevalier de Vaudrey

Creighton Hale

Picard

Monte Blue

Danton

Sidney Herbert

Robespierre

Lucille La Verne

Mother Frochard

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Where can I watch Orphans of the Storm?

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Who stars in Orphans of the Storm?

Orphans of the Storm stars Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Joseph Schildkraut, and Creighton Hale, and was directed by D.W. Griffith.

How long is Orphans of the Storm?

Orphans of the Storm has a runtime of 2 hours 30 minutes.

When did Orphans of the Storm come out?

Orphans of the Storm was released in 1921.

What genre is Orphans of the Storm?

Orphans of the Storm is a drama, history, and romance film.

Is Orphans of the Storm worth watching?

Orphans of the Storm holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.