Orphans of the Storm(1921)
A dramatic epic
Orphans of the Storm 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, released on December 28, 1921 with a runtime of 2h 30m. It stars Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Joseph Schildkraut and Creighton Hale. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 106 ratings.
- Director:
- D.W. Griffith
- Writers:
- D.W. Griffith, Adolphe d'Ennery, Eugène Cormon
- Producers:
- D.W. Griffith
- Cinematographer:
- Billy Bitzer
- Composer:
- William Frederick Peters
- Production:
- D.W. Griffith Productions
- Status:
- Released
Orphans of the Storm (1921) Trailer
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Orphans of the Storm Cast & Crew
Main 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
Frank Puglia
as Pierre
Morgan Wallace
as Marquis de Praille
Frank Losee
as Count de Linieres
Leslie King
as Jacques-Forget-Not
Key crew
Directed by D.W. Griffith, written by D.W. Griffith, Adolphe d'Ennery and Eugène Cormon, produced by D.W. Griffith.
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Orphans of the Storm Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 106 ratings.
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Orphans of the Storm – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Orphans of the Storm online?
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Orphans of the Storm (1921) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel and FlixFling, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Orphans of the Storm?
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The main cast of Orphans of the Storm (1921) includes Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Joseph Schildkraut, Creighton Hale and Monte Blue. The film was directed by D.W. Griffith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Orphans of the Storm released?
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Orphans of the Storm was released on December 28, 1921 and runs for 2h 30m.
Is Orphans of the Storm worth watching?
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Orphans of the Storm (1921) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 106 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Orphans of the Storm?
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Yes. The official Orphans of the Storm trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.