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Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me

Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me (1988)

0h 55m | PG-13

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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.

Director: Terry Sanders

Studio: American Film Foundation

Genre: Documentary

Video: 720p

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Cast

Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish

as Herself, Archive footage

Dorothy Gish

Dorothy Gish

as (Archive footage)

Eva Marie Saint

Eva Marie Saint

as Narrator