Orphans of the Storm

A sweeping, emotionally charged silent epic that contrasts tender sisterly devotion with the brutal chaos of revolution, demanding patience but rewarding with grand spectacle and pathos.

Directed by

D.W. Griffith

Genres

Drama, History, Romance

Starring

Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Joseph Schildkraut

Tagline

A dramatic epic

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.

How it feels

Melancholic, dark, earnest and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Class, family, justice, betrayal

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and sexual content. No swearing.

Note

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