🎬 Documentary

Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me

1988 55m Dir. Terry Sanders

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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.

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Year
1988
Runtime
55m
Genre
Documentary
Director
Language
EN

Cast

🎭 Documentary 🎬 Terry Sanders 👤 Lillian Gish 👤 Dorothy Gish 👤 Eva Marie Saint
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Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me has a runtime of 55m ( and 55 minutes).
Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me was directed by Terry Sanders and released in 1988.
Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me is a Documentary film (1988).
The cast of Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me includes Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Eva Marie Saint.

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