An Amateur Orphan (1917)
- Directed by
- Van Dyke Brooke
- Genre
- drama film, silent film
- Country
- United States
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
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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