Headline
Orphans of the Storm': A Precis of Press Opinion
Newspaper Source
Publication Date
1923-11-27
- Publication Year
1923
Page
6
Key Person
Film Projector / Film(s)
Orphans of the Storm
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Actors
Lillian Gish
Director
D.W. Griffith
Writer
Adolphe d'Ennery (novel)
Country
USA
Runtime
150 min
Genre
Drama
Language
None
Plot
Two orphaned sisters are caught up in the turmoil of the French Revolution, encountering misery and love along the way.
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Summary
The events preceding and including the French Revolution are shown in graphic and faithful fashion in 'Orphans of the Storm,' Griffith's film adapted from the stage play 'The Two Orphans.' Griffith's [sic] has presented a vista of the economic and social conditions of the time which is admirably impartial. Film synopsis included. The mass scenes in the film are handled as only Griffith can handle them.
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