The Orphan
Synopsis
A young boy becomes an outlaw seeking to avenge his father's murder, but ultimately joins forces with the local sheriff to save the lawman's niece and defeat the true killer.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Gordon Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- Clarence E. Mulford, Roy Somerville
- Original Title
- The Orphan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Gordon Edwards
Clarence E. Mulford, Roy Somerville
John W. Boyle
Department Leadership Roster
J. Gordon Edwards
Director
John W. Boyle
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Orphan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Orphan about?
A young boy becomes an outlaw seeking to avenge his father's murder, but ultimately joins forces with the local sheriff to save the lawman's niece and defeat the true killer.
Who directed The Orphan?
The Orphan was directed by J. Gordon Edwards.
Who stars in The Orphan?
The principal cast of The Orphan includes William Farnum, Louise Lovely, Henry Hebert, G. Raymond Nye, George Nichols.
When was The Orphan released and how long is it?
The Orphan was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is The Orphan based on a book or true story?
The Orphan is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Clarence E. Mulford".