The Little Orphan

The Little Orphan

50 mins | Drama | June 18, 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.

The Little Orphan

50 mins | Drama | June 18, 1917

The Little Orphan
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.
Producers Bluebird Photoplays
Original title The Little Orphan
Directors Jack Conway
Writers H.O. Davis, Bess Meredyth, Elliott J. Clawson

Cast

Ella Hall

as Rene Lescere

Jack Conway

as David Clark

Gertrude Astor

as Emmeline Warren

Gretchen Lederer

as Mrs. Billy Hardwick

Dick La Reno

as Dick Porter

George Webb

as Jerry Mathers

George Hupp

as Henri Pelour

Chandler House

as Jean Bourget, as a child

Ernest Shields

as Jean Bourget (as Ernie Shields)

Margaret Whistler

as Fannie Harrison