Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me (1988)
Documentary
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.
Cast
- Lillian Gish as Self (archive footage)
- Dorothy Gish as Self (archive footage)
- Richard Barthelmess as Self (archive footage)
- Donald Crisp as Self (archive footage)
- D.W. Griffith as Self (archive footage)
- Robert Harron as Self (archive footage)
- Mae Marsh as Self (archive footage)
- Mary Pickford as Self (archive footage)
- Eva Marie Saint as Narrator
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