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Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me 1988

55 min Documentary

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.

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Cast

  • Lillian Gish as Self (archive footage)
  • Dorothy Gish as Self (archive footage)
  • Richard Barthelmess as Self (archive footage)
  • Donald Crisp as Self (archive footage)
  • D.W. Griffith as Self (archive footage)
  • Robert Harron as Self (archive footage)

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