The Foundling_
Molly O, a young girl abandoned by her wealthy painter father, David King, after her mother's death; she endures an orphanage and a cruel boardinghouse before her father, remorseful and famous, unknowingly adopts the impostor niece of the orphanage matron instead, leading to Molly's return as a maid in his home, ultimately revealing her true identity and reuniting them. Version destroyed by fire.
Starring
Mary Pickford, Edward Martindel, Marcia Harris
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Foundling was released 111 years ago in 1915.
Overview
Molly O, a young girl abandoned by her wealthy painter father, David King, after her mother's death; she endures an orphanage and a cruel boardinghouse befor...
The Foundling is a Drama film with a runtime of 0h 50m.
CAST (6)
Mary Pickford
Molly O
Edward Martindel
David King (as Edward Martindale)
Marcia Harris
Julia Ember
Tammany Young
Crook
MM
Mildred Morris
Jennie
MW
Maggie Weston
Mrs. Grimes
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What is The Foundling about?
Molly O, a young girl abandoned by her wealthy painter father, David King, after her mother's death; she endures an orphanage and a cruel boardinghouse before her father, remorseful and famous, unknowingly adopts the impostor niece of the orphanage matron instead, leading to Molly's return as a maid in his home, ultimately revealing her true identity and reuniting them. Version destroyed by fire.
How long is The Foundling?
The Foundling has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in The Foundling?
The cast of The Foundling includes Mary Pickford, Edward Martindel, Marcia Harris, Tammany Young, Mildred Morris.
GENRES (1)
Drama
