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Silents are Golden: 7 Remarkable Lillian Gish Films
Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Lea Stans on Mar 30, 2024
7 Remarkable Lillian Gish Films You may have heard about the great actress Lillian Gish, whose film career lasted from the early days of film in the 1910s all the way to her final movie appearance in The Whales of August (1987). But if you haven’t seen much of her work, you might be wondering whe read more
Robert Mitchum, Shelly Winters, and Lillian Gish star in "The Night of the Hunter"
Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on May 30, 2023
Robert Mitchum, Shelly Winters, and Lillian Gish star in "The Night of the Hunter"
The Night of the Hunter (1955) is an American thriller directed by Charles Laughton and starring Robert Mitchum, Shelly Winters, and Lillian Gish. The supporting cast includes James Gleason, Evelyn
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reblog: Lillian Gish Has A Few Words About Early Hollywood – Past Daily Weekend Gallimaufry
Noirish Posted by John Grant on Jul 24, 2017
From Gordon Skene’s excellent site Past Daily, a fascinating 1969 half-hour radio interview with the one and only Lillian Gish. ====================== Lillian Gish – Despite her modesty, a star of the highest magnitude during the Silent Era of Film. Lillian Gish, a name synonymous with the ear read more
Dupla dinâmica: Lillian Gish e D.W. Griffith
Critica Retro Posted by Lê on Jan 23, 2016
Dupla dinâmica: Lillian Gish e D.W. Griffith Alexander Graham Bell foi o pai da telefonia. Santos Dumont (e não os irmãos Wright!!!) foi o pai da aviação. Quem teria sido, então, o pai do cinema? Georges Méliès? O esquecido William Friese-Greene? Teria o cinema dois pais, os irmãos read more
Lillian Gish in The Night of the Hunter
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Aug 14, 2015
Today, I'm looking at the character of Rachel Cooper played by the great actress Lillian Gish in The Night of the Hunter (1955). In this vintage poster, Gish is holding the shotgun with Gloria Castilo holding the candle and Robert Mitchum in the background.
This article is part of the Anti-Damsel read more
Classic Film Art from the Cafe's Collection: Lillian Gish
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Apr 1, 2015
While going through some old files recently, I found a still of Lillian Gish. I used it as the basis for the digitally-created sketch below. read more
The Silent Life in 1926: Critiquing the Stars (Lillian Gish is too wiggly! Ricardo Cortez needs a kiss on the mouth!)
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Nov 26, 2014
By Fritzi Kramer on November 26, 2014 in Article, Blog, Silent Life Oh, Miss Bridget Hicks of Topeka, Kansas. If only the internet had been around in 1926, what fun you would have had. However, since the internet was not yet a gleam in a nerdy eye, Miss Hicks had to content herself with writing in read more
Birthday of the Week: Lillian Gish
Mildred's Fatburgers Posted by Beth Daniels on Oct 14, 2014
Born Lillian Diana de Guiche (Gish) October 14, 1893 to February 27, 1993 Autobiography A great read. Lillian Gish: The Movies, Mr. Griffith, and MeBy Lillian Gish, Prentice Hall, 1969 "I've never been in style, so I can't go out of read more
The Day I Insulted Lillian Gish
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Sep 13, 2013
Back in the mid-1980s, one of our local museums featured a showing of "Broken Blossoms," and Lillian Gish was in attendance. After the film, she talked about her performance and answered questions from the audience.
My girlfriend and I were so excited about the event that we arrived early and had g read more
The Day I Insulted Lillian Gish
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Sep 13, 2013
Back in the mid-1980s, one of our local museums featured a showing of "Broken Blossoms," and Lillian Gish was in attendance. After the film, she talked about her performance and answered questions from the audience.
My girlfriend and I were so excited about the event that we arrived early and had g read more
Tragic Love in the Latin Quarter: Lillian Gish and La Bohème
True Classics Posted by Brandie on Sep 9, 2013
Giacomo Puccini’s 1896 Italian opera La bohème has seen many forms in the century since its first performance in Turin. The story–itself borrowed from Henri Murger’s 1851 collection Scènes de la vie de bohème–has been retold in many forms, with and without the music. It’ read more
Lillian Gish, the fragile flower battered by the cruel winds of fate. Sigh. Animated GIF
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Sep 8, 2013
See poor Lillian Gish, a damsel in distress once again! What can she possibly do when Elmer Booth (one of the screen’s first charming gangsters) tries to make her his chicken? Why, she must faint, of course! (I hope you can see the GIF. Lillian smacks Elmer and shoves him back. Good girl!) O read more
Gish Sisters Blogathon: Lillian Gish in Sweet Liberty
The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on Sep 8, 2013
A note from Lindsey: Welcome to Day 2 of the Gish Sisters Blogathon! Today I’m posting a Lillian review, and tomorrow will be dedicated to Dorothy, but I’ll also be keeping up with the master list of everyone’s contributions as the celebration continues. To see what all of our wond read more
Silent Movie Time Capsule: How to dress like Lillian Gish this Summer
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 11, 2013
Summer is a-coming and it is time to think about fashion! This 1925 Photoplay article explains how to dress like a star on an extras income. The featured dress is modeled by Lillian Gish. It looks like it has cutouts but those are actually dots that come in numerous colors. The knock-off frock was read more
Silent Movie Bookshelf: Lillian Gish, Her Legend Her Life by Charles Affron
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on May 9, 2013
Lillian Gish was one of the staunchest defenders of silent films in general and D.W. Griffith in particular. Her interviews and recollections are woven into almost every book and documentary that covers the early American motion picture industry. However, she was a fiercely private person who caref read more
Silent Movie Star Mini Biography: Lillian Gish
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Mar 28, 2013
One of the most prominent and influential defenders of silent film… Lillian Gish (1893-1993) Country of birth: USA The basics: Deserted by their father at a young age, Lillian Gish and her sister Dorothy were supported by their mother’s acting. The girls soon joined their mother’s read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Lillian Gish.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on Dec 28, 2012
Personal Quote: I never approved of talkies. Silent movies were well on their way to developing an entirely new art form. It was not just pantomine, but something wonderfully expressive. read more
Go Lillian Gish, It’s Your Birthday!
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Oct 14, 2012
Lillian Gish, the incomparable Lillian Gish, was born on October 14, 1893. Seem like just yesterday, doesn’t it? Celebrate with some of my other posts about Miss Gish, a clip from one of my favorite movies, Broken Blossoms, and some lovely photos of the lovely Lillian. PCF on Lillian Gish The read more
Lillian Gish – A Pictorial
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Oct 14, 2012
“I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t acting, so I can’t imagine what I would do if I stopped now.” ~ Lillian Gish
“I think the things that are necessary in my profession are these: Taste, Talent and Tenacity. I think I have had a little of read more
Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Lillian Gish
Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by minooallen on Oct 14, 2012
Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend Lillian Gish, born October 14 in 1893! Lillian Gish has a particularly important role, not only is the realm of Classic Hollywood Cinema, but in the world of Hollywood Cinema as a whole. And why is she so important you ask? Well, it’s simple, really. Lillian read more