Lillian Gish The Actors Life for Me (1988)

Called the first lady of the silent screen Lillian Gish was the archetypal silent film heroine the delicate damsel in distress stranded on a swiftmoving ice floe cowering before a sadistic brute The film showcases generous footage of her most memorable performances In this Emmyaward winning documentary the celebrated actress reflects on her life and work spanning the 20th century particularly her years as DW Griffiths favorite leading lady and collaborator