Orphans of the Storm (1921)

France, on the eve of the French Revolution. Henriette and Louise have been raised together as sisters. When the plague that takes their parents' lives causes Louise's blindness, they decide to travel to Paris in search of a cure, but they separate when a lustful aristocrat crosses their path.

Released Dec. 28, 1921 150 min 15+

Genres: Drama, History, Romance

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