(Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

55 minutes

Year:

1988

Directors:

Terry Sanders

Production companies:

American Film Foundation,

American Masters Pictures,

Eagle Rock Entertainment

Actors:

Herself, Archive footage

(Archive footage)

Narrator

Crews:

Director