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

Born Today, October 14, in 1893, The First Lady of the Silent Screen, Lillian Gish - over 120 film/roles including Intolerance, Broken Blossoms, Orphans of the Storm, The Wind, Duel in the Sun, The Night of the Hunter, The Whales of August... http://www.classicmoviehub.com/bio/lillian-gish/ | Classic Movie Hub

Celebrating Lillian Gish born Oct 14, in 1893 - The First Lady of the Silent Screen; Over 120 films/shorts over 75 years incl Intolerance, Broken Blossoms, Orphans of the Storm, The Wind, Duel in the Sun, The Night of the Hunter, The Whales of August... #botd Fun Fact: Began performing at age 5, along with her sister Dorothy age 3, as part of a traveling troupe http://www.classicmoviehub.com/bio/lillian-gish/ | Classic Movie Hub