CinemaOSMovie · 1988 · 0h 55m

Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me

IMDbDocumentary

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 byTerry Sanders

Status: Released
Runtime: 0h 55m
Language: EN
Released: July 11, 1988

Studios

American Masters Pictures

Eagle Rock Entertainment

American Film Foundation

Featuring

Cast & crew

9 credited

Starring

Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish

Self (archive footage)

Dorothy Gish

Dorothy Gish

Self (archive footage)

Richard Barthelmess

Richard Barthelmess

Self (archive footage)

Donald Crisp

Donald Crisp

Self (archive footage)

D.W. Griffith

D.W. Griffith

Self (archive footage)

Robert Harron

Robert Harron

Self (archive footage)

Mae Marsh

Mae Marsh

Self (archive footage)

Mary Pickford

Mary Pickford

Self (archive footage)

Eva Marie Saint

Eva Marie Saint

Narrator

Creative team

Directed by: Terry Sanders

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