# Orphans of the Storm (1921)

> Two devoted sisters are swept into the violence of the French Revolution, where love, class persecution, and a race against the guillotine test their loyalty.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/27488

## Facts

- Runtime: 150 min
- Genres: Drama, History, Romance
- Director: D.W. Griffith
- Cast: Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Joseph Schildkraut, Creighton Hale, Monte Blue, Sidney Herbert, Lucille La Verne, Sheldon Lewis
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0012532/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: theatrical, sentimental, tense, classic cinema screening, historical film night

## Synopsis

A tale of love and sacrifice amidst the chaos of revolution.

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