Orphans of the Storm

Orphans of the Storm is a 1921 American silent film directed by D.W. Griffith. It stars Lillian and Dorothy Gish as two sisters, one of whom is adopted, who become separated during the French Revolution. The film explores themes of social class, loyalty, and the chaos of revolution.1

Griffith was a pioneer in filmmaking, credited with developing many fundamental cinematic techniques. While Orphans of the Storm is one of his notable works, it was made after his most revolutionary films like The Birth of a Nation and Intolerance. The film industry was also transitioning to sound during this period, with France developing its own sound film production.12