Dorothy Gish

In his matriculation from Monsignor to the College of Cardinals, Stephen Fermoyle must undergo several grueling life experiences while trying to fulfill his vocation in a world that sometimes conflicts with Catholic morality.

Henriette and Louise, a foundling, are raised together as sisters. When Louise goes blind, Henriette swears to take care of her forever. They go to Paris to see if Louise's blindness can be cured, but are separated when an aristocrat lusts after Henriette and abducts her. Only Chevalier de Vaudrey is kind to her, and they fall in love. The French Revolution replaces the corrupt Aristocracy with the equally corrupt Robespierre. De Vaudrey, who has always been good to peasants, is condemned to death for being an aristocrat, and Henriette for harboring him.

D.W. Griffith's last great success, 'Orphans of the Storm' is a handsome, whirlwind of a film starring Lillian and Dorothy Gish as sisters during the French Revolution. 'Orphans' is a wonderful showcase for all the techniques that Griffith had developed, mastered and patented since the beginning of his career.

D.W. Griffith's last great success, 'Orphans of the Storm' is a handsome, whirlwind of a film starring Lillian and Dorothy Gish as sisters during the French Revolution. 'Orphans' is a wonderful showcase for all the techniques that Griffith had developed, mastered and patented since the beginning of his career.