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Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me

Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me

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Documentary

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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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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

55 mins

Rating

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Release Date

11 July 1988

Country

United States of America

Cast

Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish

Herself, Archive footage

Dorothy Gish

Dorothy Gish

(Archive footage)

Eva Marie Saint

Eva Marie Saint

Narrator

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