Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me
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.
- Year : 1988
- Country : United States of America
- Genre : Documentary
- Studio : American Film Foundation, American Masters Pictures, Eagle Rock Entertainment
- Keyword : american actress, lillian gish, "first lady of american cinema", 1902–1988
- Director : Terry Sanders
- Cast : Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Eva Marie Saint