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Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me
July 11 1988 (about 36 years ago)Rating
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- Director: Terry Sanders
- Genre: Documentary
- Runtime: 55 m
- Country: United States of America
- Companies: American Film Foundation, American Masters Pictures, Eagle Rock Entertainment
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.
