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.

Lillian Gish
as Self (archive footage)

Dorothy Gish
as Self (archive footage)

Richard Barthelmess
as Self (archive footage)

Donald Crisp
as Self (archive footage)

D.W. Griffith
as Self (archive footage)

Robert Harron
as Self (archive footage)

Mae Marsh
as Self (archive footage)

Mary Pickford
as Self (archive footage)

Eva Marie Saint
as Narrator