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.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- American Film Foundation, American Masters Pictures, Eagle Rock Entertainment
Keywords
- actress
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Top Cast
Lillian Gish as Herself, Archive footage
Dorothy Gish as (Archive footage)
Eva Marie Saint as Narrator
Top Crew
Terry Sanders · Director
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