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The Little Orphan 1917 Directed by Jack Conway

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Gnere Drama
Production Company Bluebird Photoplays
Release Date 18 June 1917
50 mins
Cast
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