Lillian Gish born Oct 14, in 1893 - The First Lady of the Silent Screen; Over 120 including Intolerance, Broken Blossoms, Orphans of the Storm, The Wind, Duel in the Sun, The Night of the Hunter, The Whales of August... #botd http://www.classicmoviehub.com/bio/lillian-gish/ | Classic Movie Hub

Lillian Gish is a movies legend for her profound influence on the art of screen acting, her career spanning both the silent and sound eras, and her trailblazing role as one of cinema's first female directors. Dubbed the "First Lady of American Cinema," Gish's performances were celebrated for their subtlety and emotional depth. #liliangish #moviestars #silentfilm #1920s #1920sHollywood | Jeff Waters

The Night of the Hunter (1955) ~ Robert Mitchum and Lillian Gish | Black and White Films Page

Lillian Gish, photographed around circa 1920, appears here in a theatrical studio portrait that emphasizes movement, delicacy, and emotional expression. She wears a flowing, translucent gown with lace sleeves, posed barefoot with arms extended, creating a soft, almost ethereal silhouette against the formal studio setting. By this time, Lillian Gish was already one of the defining faces of silent cinema, known for her collaborations with D. W. Griffith and her ability to convey deep emotion witho