The read
It runs a compact 55m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb8/10
Key crew
- Terry SandersDirector
Cast
- Lillian GishSelf (archive footage)
- Dorothy GishSelf (archive footage)
- Richard BarthelmessSelf (archive footage)
- Donald CrispSelf (archive footage)
- D.W. GriffithSelf (archive footage)
- Robert HarronSelf (archive footage)
- Mae MarshSelf (archive footage)
- Mary PickfordSelf (archive footage)
- Eva Marie SaintNarrator
Themes
actress