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Halfsheet This is a Finnish-language program or poster for the D.W. Griffith silent epic Orphans of the Storm (released as Orpolapset in Finland and De Föräldralösa in Swedish), which premiered in 1921.The poster highlights the film's stars and major selling points for the Finnish audience:The Stars: It prominently features the legendary Gish sisters, Dorothy and Lillian Gish, alongside Joseph Schildkraut.The Story: Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, the film tells the story of two sisters separated by the chaos of the uprising.Promotional Text: The text describes it as "Griffith's Greatest Film" (Griffith'in Suurin Filmi) and mentions Schildkraut as "America's most handsome man" (Amerikan kaunein mies).The Venue: The word "CASINO" at the top likely refers to the "Casino-Teatteri," a well-known cinema in Helsinki that operated during the early 20th century. |
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