| A Sister of Six | |
| Director: | Chester M. Franklin Sidney Franklin |
| Studio: | Fine Arts Film Company |
| Starring: | Bessie Love |
| Cinematography: | David Abel |
| Distributor: | Triangle Film Corporation |
| Runtime: | 5 reels |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | Silent English intertitles |
A Sister of Six is a 1916 American silent Western film produced by the Fine Arts Film Company and distributed by Triangle Film Corporation. The film was directed by brothers Chester M. and Sidney Franklin.[1] [2] This was Bessie Love's first starring role.
The film is considered lost, as only a fragment survives.[3]
The hacienda set was built on the Lasky Ranch.[4]
Rehearsals for the film commenced on August 4, 1916.
In 1860, Prudence (Love) and her six siblings are orphaned when their father is killed by bandits. Prudence becomes a surrogate mother to them, and moves the family from Southern California to New England to live with an old sailor uncle. When they learn that gold was discovered on their land in California, they all return to claim the gold by fighting the bandits who have taken over their land.[5] [6] [7] [8]
On its release, it was shown with a Mack Sennett/Keystone comedy.[9] [10]
The film received generally positive reviews. The performances, especially those of the child actors, were praised as well.[11] [12] Despite positive reviews for Bessie Love's performance,[13] it was noted that she was not yet a box office draw.[14]