The Little Orphan (1917)
Three bachelor buddies, David Clark (Jack Conway), Dick Porter (Richard LeReno), and Jerry Mathers (George Webb) adopt three Belgian children who have been orphaned by the war. David winds up with Rene Lescere (Ella Hall), who -- much to his dismay -- comes with a pet goat and chicken. But Rene comes to love her foster father and vice versa. In fact, she's determined to find him a wife who will also serve as a foster mom for her.
Director: Jack Conway
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: June 18, 1917
Cast
- Ella Hall - Rene Lescere
- Jack Conway - David Clark
- Gertrude Astor - Emmeline Warren
- Gretchen Lederer - Mrs. Billy Hardwick
- Dick La Reno - Dick Porter
- George Webb - Jerry Mathers
- George Hupp - Henri Pelour
- Chandler House - Jean Bourget, as a child
- Ernest Shields - Jean Bourget (as Ernie Shields)
- Margaret Whistler - Fannie Harrison
Screenplay
- Elliott J. Clawson (Scenario Writer)
- Bess Meredyth (Scenario Writer)
- H.O. Davis (Story)
- Bess Meredyth (Screenplay)
- Elliott J. Clawson (Screenplay)
Production: Bluebird Photoplays
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
partially lost film
More Films by Director: Jack Conway
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Little Orphan about?
- Three bachelor buddies, David Clark (Jack Conway), Dick Porter (Richard LeReno), and Jerry Mathers (George Webb) adopt three Belgian children who have been orphaned by the war. David winds up with Rene Lescere (Ella Hall), who -- much to his dismay -- comes with a pet goat and chicken. But Rene comes to love her foster father and vice versa. In fact, she's determined to find him a wife who will also serve as a foster mom for her.
- Who directed The Little Orphan?
- The Little Orphan was directed by Jack Conway.
- Who stars in The Little Orphan?
- The Little Orphan stars Ella Hall, Jack Conway, Gertrude Astor, Gretchen Lederer, Dick La Reno, George Webb.
- How long is The Little Orphan?
- The Little Orphan has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Little Orphan?
- The Little Orphan is a Drama film.
- Where was The Little Orphan produced?
- The Little Orphan was produced in United States of America.