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Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me

  • July 1988
  • 55mins

  • Documentary
  • Directed by

    Terry Sanders,

    Starring

    Lillian Gish,

    Dorothy Gish,

    Eva Marie Saint,

    Called "the first lady of the silent screen," Lillian Gish was the archetypal silent film heroine — the delicate damsel in distress, stranded on a swift-moving ice floe, cowering before a sadistic brute. The film showcases generous footage of her most memorable performances. In this Emmy-award winning documentary, the celebrated actress reflects on her life and work spanning the 20th century, particularly her years as D.W. Griffith's favorite leading lady and collaborator.