Orphans of the Storm

Set During The French Revolution Orphans Of The Storm Follows The Story Of Two Sisters Henriette And Louise Who Are Separated During The Tumult Of The Revolution. Henriette Who Is Blind Is Taken In By An Aristocrat While Louise Is Left To Fend For Herself On The Streets Of Paris. The Film Depicts Their Struggles And Adventures As They Try To Reunite Amidst The Chaos Of The Revolution. Orphans Of The Storm Is Notable For Its Epic Scale Elaborate Sets And Sweeping Melodrama. It Features Performances By Lillian And Dorothy Gish Two Of The Most Prominent Actresses Of The Silent Film Era. The Film'S Themes Of Love Sacrifice And The Struggle For Justice Resonate With Audiences And It Remains A Classic Of Silent Cinema.