Silent Cinema Sunday D.W. Griffith’s “Orphans of the Storm” (1921)
Step back into one of the great spectacles of silent cinema with D.W. Griffith’s Orphans of the Storm (1921). Set against the turbulent backdrop of the French Revolution, the film follows two devoted sisters whose lives are torn apart by political upheaval, injustice, and betrayal. Starring the legendary Gish sisters, Lillian and Dorothy Gish, this visually stunning historical drama combines romance, suspense, and epic storytelling. A landmark of early filmmaking, Orphans of the Storm remains a powerful cinematic experience more than a century after its release.
Time: 2:00-4:30 pm EST
Free!
