Life And Lillian Gish

Life and Lillian Gish by Albert Bigelow Paine is a biography of one of the most iconic actresses of the silent film era, Lillian Gish. The book details Gish's life from her birth in Ohio in 1893 to her death in New York in 1993 and chronicles her long and successful career in Hollywood. This biography is based on extensive research, including interviews with Gish herself, as well as her family and colleagues in the film industry. The book covers Gish's early years in the theater, her transition to silent films, and her collaborations with legendary director D.W. Griffith in films like "The Birth of a Nation" and "Intolerance." Throughout the biography, Paine portrays Gish as a pioneering figure in the film industry and a resilient and compassionate individual who never lost her love for the art of cinema. Moreover, "Life and Lillian Gish" is a compelling portrait of one of Hollywood's most enduring and influential actresses, and offers a unique insight into the early days of cinema and the cultural and social changes that shaped the 20th century.

• | Author: Paine Albert Bigelow
• | Publisher: Double 9 Books
• | Publication Date: May 01, 2023
• | Number of Pages: NA pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 9358019530
• | ISBN-13: 9789358019537