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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Cast

Lillian Gish

Self (archive footage)

Dorothy Gish

Self (archive footage)

Richard Barthelmess

Self (archive footage)

Donald Crisp

Self (archive footage)

D.W. Griffith

Self (archive footage)

Robert Harron

Self (archive footage)

Mae Marsh

Self (archive footage)

Mary Pickford

Self (archive footage)

Eva Marie Saint

Narrator