Orphans of the Storm
“A dramatic epic”
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.
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Type: Clip • Published 2011-03-06
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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
Sheldon Lewis
Jacques Frochard
Frank Puglia
Pierre
Morgan Wallace
Marquis de Praille
Frank Losee
Count de Linieres
Leslie King
Jacques-Forget-Not
Katherine Emmet
Countess de Linieres
Flora Finch
A Starving Peasant (uncredited)
Louis Wolheim
Executioner (uncredited)
Marcia Harris
Henriette's Landlady (uncredited)
Lee Kohlmar
King Louis XVI (uncredited)
Kate Bruce
Sister Geneviève (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 28, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- D.W. Griffith
- Original Score
- William Frederick Peters
- Original Title
- Orphans of the Storm
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- D.W. Griffith Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
D.W. Griffith, Adolphe d'Ennery, Eugène Cormon
William Frederick Peters
Billy Bitzer, Paul H. Allen, Hendrik Sartov
James Smith, Rose Smith
D.W. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
Paul H. Allen
Director of Photography
William Frederick Peters
Original Music Composer
D.W. Griffith
Producer
D.W. Griffith
Screenplay
James Smith
Editor
Rose Smith
Editor
Hendrik Sartov
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Orphans of the Storm about?
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.
Who directed Orphans of the Storm?
Orphans of the Storm was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in Orphans of the Storm?
The principal cast of Orphans of the Storm includes Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Joseph Schildkraut, Creighton Hale, Monte Blue.
When was Orphans of the Storm released and how long is it?
Orphans of the Storm was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Orphans of the Storm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Orphans of the Storm was composed by William Frederick Peters.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Orphans of the Storm?
Orphans of the Storm holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).