Orphans of the Storm

(1921)Directed by D.W. Griffith150 minDrama, History, Romance
A dramatic epic

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.

Lillian Gishas Henriette Girard
Dorothy Gishas Louise Girard
Joseph Schildkrautas Chevalier de Vaudrey
Monte Blueas Danton
Sidney Herbertas Robespierre
Lucille La Verneas Mother Frochard
Sheldon Lewisas Jacques Frochard
Frank Pugliaas Pierre
Morgan Wallaceas Marquis de Praille
Frank Loseeas Count de Linieres
Leslie Kingas Jacques-Forget-Not
Katherine Emmetas Countess de Linieres
Flora Finchas A Starving Peasant (uncredited)
Louis Wolheimas Executioner (uncredited)
Marcia Harrisas Henriette's Landlady (uncredited)
Lee Kohlmaras King Louis XVI (uncredited)
Kate Bruceas Sister Geneviève (uncredited)
Adolph Lestinaas The Doctor (uncredited)
Kenny Delmaras The Chevalier - as a Boy
Herbert Sutchas Meat Carver at Festival
Fay Marbeas Dancer (uncredited)
Frank O'Connoras Party Guest (uncredited)
Jill Rainsford