Orphans of the Storm
1921, English. Directed by D.W. Griffith.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 106 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- D.W. GriffithDirector
- Lillian GishHenriette Girard
- Dorothy GishLouise Girard
- Joseph SchildkrautChevalier de Vaudrey
- Creighton HalePicard
- Monte BlueDanton
- Sidney HerbertRobespierre
- Lucille La VerneMother Frochard
- Sheldon LewisJacques Frochard
- Frank PugliaPierre
- Morgan WallaceMarquis de Praille
- Frank LoseeCount de Linieres
- Leslie KingJacques-Forget-Not
Details
- Released
- 28 December 1921
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- D.W. Griffith
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What Orphans of the Storm is based on
Orphans of the Storm is adapted from a play or musical.
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Orphans of the Storm: quick answers
Is Orphans of the Storm worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 106 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Orphans of the Storm?
Orphans of the Storm runs 150 minutes (2h 30m).
Does Orphans of the Storm have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Orphans of the Storm. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Orphans of the Storm parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Orphans of the Storm is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Orphans of the Storm on?
Orphans of the Storm isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Orphans of the Storm?
If you liked Orphans of the Storm, try Charlotte Gray, The Other Boleyn Girl, The Invisible Woman.
Who directed Orphans of the Storm?
Orphans of the Storm (1921) was directed by D.W. Griffith and stars Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Joseph Schildkraut.
What is Orphans of the Storm based on?
Orphans of the Storm is adapted from a play or musical.