Released:
1988-07-11

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.

Director:
Terry Sanders

Runtime:
0h 55min

Genre:
Documentary

• Cast:
• 
  Lillian Gish
  as
  Herself, Archive footage
• 
  Dorothy Gish
  as
  (Archive footage)
• 
  Eva Marie Saint
  as
  Narrator