
Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me
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Overview
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.
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Budget
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Runtime
55 min
Release Date
1988-07-11
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Lillian Gish
Herself, Archive footage
Dorothy Gish
(Archive footage)
Eva Marie Saint
Narrator
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