Backdrop image for movie The Little Orphan

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.

  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Ella HallElla HallRene Lescere
  • Photo of Jack ConwayJack ConwayDavid Clark
  • Photo of Gertrude AstorGertrude AstorEmmeline Warren
  • Photo of Gretchen LedererGretchen LedererMrs. Billy Hardwick
  • Photo of Dick La RenoDick La RenoDick Porter
  • Photo of George WebbGeorge WebbJerry Mathers
  • Photo of George HuppGeorge HuppHenri Pelour
  • Photo of Chandler HouseChandler HouseJean Bourget, as a child
  • Photo of Ernest ShieldsErnest ShieldsJean Bourget (as Ernie Shields)
  • Photo of Margaret WhistlerMargaret WhistlerFannie Harrison

Similar to The Little Orphan