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Movies with Lillian Gish
78 movies found(133 total from TMDB)
About Lillian Gish
Lillian Gish was a true pioneer of the silver screen, a luminous presence who defined the art of cinematic expression during the silent era. With her delicate features, expressive eyes, and remarkable range, Gish captivated audiences and left an indelible mark on the early days of motion pictures. While her filmography spans over seven decades, Gish's most iconic roles came in the 1910s and 1920s, when she collaborated with legendary directors like D.W. Griffith. In films like The Birth of a Nation and Orphans of the Storm, Gish embodied the quintessential Griffith heroine – vulnerable yet resilient, her fragile beauty belying an inner strength that could move audiences to tears. Her nuanced, naturalistic performances set the standard for screen acting, and she is widely regarded as one of the first true movie stars. Beyond her acting prowess, Gish was a tireless advocate for the preservation and appreciation of cinema as an art form. She narrated documentaries like D.W. Griffith: Years of Discovery 1909-1913, sharing her firsthand insights into the industry's formative years, and appeared in critically acclaimed films like The Night of the Hunter well into her later career. Gish's enduring legacy as the "First Lady of the Screen" is a testament to her immense talent, her commitment to her craft, and her pioneering spirit – qualities that cemented her status as one of the most iconic and influential figures in the history of cinema.
Known for: Acting
The Flapper (2021)
I Am Not a Racist (2019)
The Women Who Run Hollywood (2016)
Night Hunter (2011)
Sigrid Holmquist (2010)
Early Directors on Directing (2009)
Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies (2008)
D.W. Griffith - Years of Discovery 1909-1913 (2002)
Star Power: The Creation Of United Artists (1998)
Moving Pictures: 'The Night of the Hunter' (1995)
Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me (1988)
IMDb: 8.0
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood (1987)
The Whales of August (1987)
Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown (1986)
Sweet Liberty (1986)
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1986)
Night of 100 Stars II (1985)
Lillian Gish (1984)
Hambone and Hillie (1983)
Hobson's Choice (1983)
Night of 100 Stars (1982)
Thin Ice (1981)
A Wedding (1978)
Twin Detectives (1976)
Black Shadows on a Silver Screen (1975)
Letter to Jane: An Investigation About a Still (1974)
Langlois (1970)
Arsenic and Old Lace (1969)
Lionpower from MGM (1967)
The Comedians (1967)
The Comedians in Africa (1967)
Warning Shot (1967)
Follow Me, Boys! (1966)
Mrs. Winchester's House (1963)
The Great Chase (1962)
The Legend of Rudolph Valentino (1961)
The Spiral Staircase (1961)
The Unforgiven (1960)
Orders to Kill (1958)
Film Fun (1955)
The Cobweb (1955)
The Night of the Hunter (1955)
The Trip to Bountiful (1953)
Portrait of Jennie (1948)
Duel in the Sun (1946)
Miss Susie Slagle's (1946)
Top Man (1943)
Commandos Strike at Dawn (1942)
His Double Life (1933)
One Romantic Night (1930)
The Wind (1928)
Annie Laurie (1927)
The Enemy (1927)
The Scarlet Letter (1927)
La Bohème (1926)
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925)
Romola (1924)
The White Sister (1923)
From Farm to Fame (1922)
Orphans of the Storm (1921)
Screen Snapshots (Series 1, No. 20) (1921)
Way Down East (1920)
A Romance of Happy Valley (1919)
Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl (1919)
The Greatest Question (1919)
True Heart Susie (1919)
Hearts of the World (1918)
Lillian Gish in a Liberty Loan Appeal (1918)
The Great Love (1918)
The Greatest Thing in Life (1918)
Souls Triumphant (1917)
An Innocent Magdalene (1916)
Daphne and the Pirate (1916)
Diane of the Follies (1916)
Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages (1916)
Pathways of Life (1916)
Sold for Marriage (1916)
