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. It was Bessie Love's first starring role.
The film is considered lost, with only a fragment surviving.
The hacienda set was built on the Lasky Ranch.
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 return to reclaim it, fighting the bandits who have taken over their property.
On its release, A Sister of Six was shown with a Mack Sennett/Keystone comedy.
The film received generally positive reviews. The performances, particularly those of the child actors, were praised. Despite positive reviews for Love's performance, it was noted that she was not yet a major box-office draw.