The Little Orphan

The Little Orphan

1917 · 50 min · Drama

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.

Directed by Jack Conway · Written by H.O. Davis

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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

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