Orphans of the Storm (1921) movie poster

Orphans of the Storm (1921)

"A dramatic epic"
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๐Ÿ‘ 86%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 88% (RT: 88%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaHistoryRomance

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Director
D.W. Griffith
Runtime
2h 30m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.8/10 (97 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
88%
Cast
Lillian Gish as Henriette Girard
Dorothy Gish as Louise Girard
Joseph Schildkraut as Chevalier de Vaudrey
Creighton Hale as Picard
Monte Blue as Danton
Sidney Herbert as Robespierre
Lucille La Verne as Mother Frochard
Sheldon Lewis as Jacques Frochard
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

Orphans of the Storm is a 1921 drama, history, romance film directed by D.W. Griffith. 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. The film has been rated by 97 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Orphans of the Storm delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Orphans of the Storm (1921) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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