Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me
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
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Lillian Gish Herself, Archive footage -
Dorothy Gish (Archive footage) -
Eva Marie Saint Narrator
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Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me
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