Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me

Name: Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me
Director: Terry Sanders
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1988-07-11
Duration: 55 min
Cast: Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Donald Crisp, D.W. Griffith

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1988 · 55 min · Documentary

Overview

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.

Directed by Terry Sanders

Cast

Lillian Gish — Self (archive footage)
Dorothy Gish — Self (archive footage)
Richard Barthelmess — Self (archive footage)
Donald Crisp — Self (archive footage)
D.W. Griffith — Self (archive footage)