An Amateur Orphan (1917)
- Directed by
- Van Dyke Brooke
- Genre
- drama film, silent film
- Country
- United States
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A young woman suddenly finds herself on her own and has to figure out how to get by. She uses her wits and charm to navigate a series of mishaps and adventures.
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What happens
An Amateur Orphan is a 1917 American silent film starring Gladys Leslie. It was also the film debut for Chester Morris. Its survival status is currently unknown. The screenplay was written by Agnes Christine Johnston specifically for Leslie. It was the first appearance of Leslie in a starring role after being dubbed the "girl with a million dollar style" for her performance in 1917's The Vicar of Wakefield. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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