Gish, Lillian 1893-1993
Overview
| Works: | 610 works in 2,007 publications in 8 languages and 26,030 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Silent films Film adaptations History Historical films Biography Short films Film noir Epic films War films |
| Roles: | Actor, Performer, Author, Commentator, Other, Costume designer, Author of introduction, Dedicatee, Singer, Narrator, Artist, Scenarist, Honoree, Contributor, wpr, Director |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Lillian Gish
- Lillian Gish : the movies, Mr. Griffith, and me by Lillian Gish( Book )
- Lillian Gish : her legend, her life by Charles Affron( Book )
- Dorothy and Lillian Gish by Lillian Gish( Book )
- An actor's life for me by Lillian Gish( Book )
- Star acting : Gish, Garbo, Davis by Charles Affron( Book )
- Lillian Gish : a life on stage and screen by Stuart Oderman( Book )
- Women of our time : an album of twentieth-century photographs by Frederick Voss( Book )
- Life and Lillian Gish by Albert Bigelow Paine( Book )
- Early directors on directing by Ally Acker( Visual )
- Selected film essays and interviews by Bruce F Kawin( Book )
- Lillian Gish, an interpretation by Edward Wagenknecht( Book )
- Filmmakers on film( Visual )
- Filmmakers on film. pioneers of the cinema, 1896 to the present( Visual )
- Lillian Gish( Book )
- The Biograph girl : a musical by Warner Brown( Book )
- A moment with Miss Gish by Peter Bogdanovich( Book )
- Reel women : pioneers of the cinema( Visual )
- Lillian Gish : the twelfth annual American Film Institute Life Achievement Award, March 1, 1984( Book )
- Early women directors on directing by Ally Acker( Visual )
- Lillian Gish 212 success facts : everything you need to know about Lillian Gish by Douglas Santiago( )
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Most widely held works by
Lillian Gish
The birth of a nation by
D. W Griffith(
Visual
)
228 editions published between 1914 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 3,066 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This epic story of the Civil War as seen through the lives of two families is a controversial classic of film history
228 editions published between 1914 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 3,066 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This epic story of the Civil War as seen through the lives of two families is a controversial classic of film history
The Night of the Hunter by
Charles Laughton(
Visual
)
91 editions published between 1955 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 2,325 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A psychotic self-styled preacher marries and murders a young widow for her money. He then pursues her children to get his hands on the money, only to meet his match in the form of a saintly farm woman, who becomes the children's protector
91 editions published between 1955 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 2,325 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A psychotic self-styled preacher marries and murders a young widow for her money. He then pursues her children to get his hands on the money, only to meet his match in the form of a saintly farm woman, who becomes the children's protector
Intolerance : a drama of comparisons by
D. W Griffith(
Visual
)
199 editions published between 1916 and 2013 in 9 languages and held by 1,868 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Switches back and forth between four separate stories from Babylonian times to the twentieth century to show humanity's inhumanity and intolerance through the ages
199 editions published between 1916 and 2013 in 9 languages and held by 1,868 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Switches back and forth between four separate stories from Babylonian times to the twentieth century to show humanity's inhumanity and intolerance through the ages
Broken blossoms or The yellow man and the girl by
D. W Griffith(
Visual
)
133 editions published between 1918 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,652 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young Chinaman in London's squalid Limehouse district hopes to spread the peaceful philosophy of his Eastern religion. He befriends a pitiful street waif who is mistreated by her brutal father. Nursing her back to health, tragedy results when an unspoken romance flowers between them
133 editions published between 1918 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,652 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young Chinaman in London's squalid Limehouse district hopes to spread the peaceful philosophy of his Eastern religion. He befriends a pitiful street waif who is mistreated by her brutal father. Nursing her back to health, tragedy results when an unspoken romance flowers between them
Orphans of the storm by
D. W Griffith(
Visual
)
58 editions published between 1921 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,049 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two sisters are caught up in the French revolution of 1789
58 editions published between 1921 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,049 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two sisters are caught up in the French revolution of 1789
Way down East by
D. W Griffith(
Visual
)
94 editions published between 1920 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 1,005 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Melodrama about a young woman who is lured into a fake marriage, becomes pregnant and is abandoned. She moves to a small town and falls in love with a wealthy but humble man, but cannot escape her scandalous past
94 editions published between 1920 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 1,005 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Melodrama about a young woman who is lured into a fake marriage, becomes pregnant and is abandoned. She moves to a small town and falls in love with a wealthy but humble man, but cannot escape her scandalous past
The whales of August by
Lindsay Anderson(
Visual
)
22 editions published between 1987 and 2017 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 580 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two elderly sisters who have spent sixty summers on a Maine island together must finally decide whether to give up their family home, independence and life together
22 editions published between 1987 and 2017 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 580 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two elderly sisters who have spent sixty summers on a Maine island together must finally decide whether to give up their family home, independence and life together
The unforgiven by
John Huston(
Visual
)
20 editions published between 1960 and 2016 in English and Multiple languages and held by 529 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A supposedly peace-loving community is shaken when the daughter of one of its white settlers is accused of being an Indian
20 editions published between 1960 and 2016 in English and Multiple languages and held by 529 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A supposedly peace-loving community is shaken when the daughter of one of its white settlers is accused of being an Indian
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by
Mark Twain(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 1984 and 2010 in English and held by 509 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Adventures of a boy and a runaway slave on the Mississippi River in pre-Civil War America
10 editions published between 1984 and 2010 in English and held by 509 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Adventures of a boy and a runaway slave on the Mississippi River in pre-Civil War America
Follow me, boys!(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1966 and 2004 in English and held by 509 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lem Siddons decides to put down roots after one too many years on the road with a ramshackle jazz band. He marries his sweetheart Vida Downey, and becomes a scoutmaster
6 editions published between 1966 and 2004 in English and held by 509 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lem Siddons decides to put down roots after one too many years on the road with a ramshackle jazz band. He marries his sweetheart Vida Downey, and becomes a scoutmaster
Portrait of Jennie by
William Dieterle(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 1948 and 2017 in English and held by 483 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An artist meets a schoolgirl in Central Park who has a mysterious air about her. What follows is an unforgettable love story
17 editions published between 1948 and 2017 in English and held by 483 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An artist meets a schoolgirl in Central Park who has a mysterious air about her. What follows is an unforgettable love story
The birth of a nation : D.W. Griffith's American epic(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 1915 and 2011 in English and held by 407 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nearly 100 years after its initial release, this film remains one of the most controversial films ever made and a landmark achievement in film history that continues to fascinate and enrage audiences. It is the epic story of two families, one northern and one southern, during and after the Civil War. D.W. Griffith's masterful direction combines brilliant battle scenes and tender romance with a vicious portrayal of African-Americans
9 editions published between 1915 and 2011 in English and held by 407 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nearly 100 years after its initial release, this film remains one of the most controversial films ever made and a landmark achievement in film history that continues to fascinate and enrage audiences. It is the epic story of two families, one northern and one southern, during and after the Civil War. D.W. Griffith's masterful direction combines brilliant battle scenes and tender romance with a vicious portrayal of African-Americans
The Wind by
Victor Sjöström(
Visual
)
31 editions published between 1927 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 288 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Letty, a girl from Virginia heads for Texas to live with her cousin Beverly on a desert farm where the wind blows constantly. On her arrival she meets Roddy, an attractive stranger and two cowboys, Lige and Sourdough. Letty later marries Lige. While Lige is away on a roundup, Roddy arrives and takes advantage of Letty's helplessness and she shoots him. She buries his body in the sand, but the strong wind tugs at the grave and uncovers it, driving her mad. Lige returns and Letty tells him what has happened. They look for the body, but the strong wind has covered it once again. They decide to face the wind together. Includes a commentary by Lillian Gish appearing at the beginning
31 editions published between 1927 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 288 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Letty, a girl from Virginia heads for Texas to live with her cousin Beverly on a desert farm where the wind blows constantly. On her arrival she meets Roddy, an attractive stranger and two cowboys, Lige and Sourdough. Letty later marries Lige. While Lige is away on a roundup, Roddy arrives and takes advantage of Letty's helplessness and she shoots him. She buries his body in the sand, but the strong wind tugs at the grave and uncovers it, driving her mad. Lige returns and Letty tells him what has happened. They look for the body, but the strong wind has covered it once again. They decide to face the wind together. Includes a commentary by Lillian Gish appearing at the beginning
Show boat by
Jerome Kern(
)
8 editions published between 1988 and 2006 in English and held by 287 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1966,the Music Theater of Lincoln Center produced a revival of Show Boat that opened July 19 and ran 64 performances before undertaking a national tour. This album includes tracks of their best performances
8 editions published between 1988 and 2006 in English and held by 287 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1966,the Music Theater of Lincoln Center produced a revival of Show Boat that opened July 19 and ran 64 performances before undertaking a national tour. This album includes tracks of their best performances
D.W. Griffith : years of discovery, 1909-1913(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 272 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twenty two of the best early films directed by D.W. Griffith which helped shape cinematic narrative for two generations
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 272 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twenty two of the best early films directed by D.W. Griffith which helped shape cinematic narrative for two generations
A wedding by
Robert Altman(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 1978 and 2012 in English and held by 270 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A satire on the great American institution of marriage as two families overflowing with lunatics and lechers try to get along for the wedding day but succeed only in exposing each other's secrets and sins
10 editions published between 1978 and 2012 in English and held by 270 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A satire on the great American institution of marriage as two families overflowing with lunatics and lechers try to get along for the wedding day but succeed only in exposing each other's secrets and sins
The great train robbery(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in English and held by 268 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2003 marks the 100th anniversary of the release of "The Great Train Robbery," not only the first western film -- but also the first motion picture produced which contained a coherent plot! It was also one of the very first box office blockbusters, instantly becoming a huge commercial success and spawning many outright imitations. Featuring Gilbert M. "Broncho Billy" Anderson in four separate roles, the 740-foot film catapulted him into some 375 other pictures and set numerous precedents in filmmaking techniques. This 100th anniversary special edition version contains two versions of this historically significant western, the original silent archival version provided by the Library of Congress and a digitally enhanced version with a new music and effects track and color tinted sequences. In addition, we are presenting three other important silent classics, which feature two of the greatest contributors to the heritage of western cinema -- William S. Hart and Tom Mix and one of the most influential filmmakers of all time, D. W. Griffith. "The Heart of Texas Ryan" (1916), featuring the legendary Tom Mix -- one of the most flamboyant, true-life cowboy heroes of the silent era -- is filled with the kind of action Tom Mix fans loved, including a kidnapping, fistfights and a last-minute rescue. The second feature, "Tumbleweeds" (1925) starred the great William S. Hart, in his last and biggest film. Hart co-directed with King Baggott and many consider it worthy of being ranked with "The Covered Wagon" and "The Iron Horse" as a major western epic. The highlight of the film is a spectacular recreation of the Cherokee Strip land rush, which, according to William K. Everson writing in his own A Pictorial History of the Western Film, "was not only splendidly staged and photographed but also edited with a precision and a mathematical rhythm worthy of Eisenstein." As a special bonus the disc also includes one of D. W. Griffith's best films, "The Battle Of Elderbush Gulch" (1913) featuring Lillian Gish and Mae Marsh as two Eastern gals who move out West and encounter hostile Indians. All of these silent films have been enhanced with music and effects tracks and special prologues have been narrated by Will Hutchins (TV's "Sugarfoot"). - Container
3 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in English and held by 268 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2003 marks the 100th anniversary of the release of "The Great Train Robbery," not only the first western film -- but also the first motion picture produced which contained a coherent plot! It was also one of the very first box office blockbusters, instantly becoming a huge commercial success and spawning many outright imitations. Featuring Gilbert M. "Broncho Billy" Anderson in four separate roles, the 740-foot film catapulted him into some 375 other pictures and set numerous precedents in filmmaking techniques. This 100th anniversary special edition version contains two versions of this historically significant western, the original silent archival version provided by the Library of Congress and a digitally enhanced version with a new music and effects track and color tinted sequences. In addition, we are presenting three other important silent classics, which feature two of the greatest contributors to the heritage of western cinema -- William S. Hart and Tom Mix and one of the most influential filmmakers of all time, D. W. Griffith. "The Heart of Texas Ryan" (1916), featuring the legendary Tom Mix -- one of the most flamboyant, true-life cowboy heroes of the silent era -- is filled with the kind of action Tom Mix fans loved, including a kidnapping, fistfights and a last-minute rescue. The second feature, "Tumbleweeds" (1925) starred the great William S. Hart, in his last and biggest film. Hart co-directed with King Baggott and many consider it worthy of being ranked with "The Covered Wagon" and "The Iron Horse" as a major western epic. The highlight of the film is a spectacular recreation of the Cherokee Strip land rush, which, according to William K. Everson writing in his own A Pictorial History of the Western Film, "was not only splendidly staged and photographed but also edited with a precision and a mathematical rhythm worthy of Eisenstein." As a special bonus the disc also includes one of D. W. Griffith's best films, "The Battle Of Elderbush Gulch" (1913) featuring Lillian Gish and Mae Marsh as two Eastern gals who move out West and encounter hostile Indians. All of these silent films have been enhanced with music and effects tracks and special prologues have been narrated by Will Hutchins (TV's "Sugarfoot"). - Container
The comedians(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1967 and 2014 in English and German and held by 245 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A sardonic white hotel owner watches Haiti sink into barbarism with growing fatalism. Complications include a friendship with a rebel leader, politically "charged" hotel guests, an affair with the wife of a European ambassador, and the manipulations of a conniving British arms dealer
6 editions published between 1967 and 2014 in English and German and held by 245 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A sardonic white hotel owner watches Haiti sink into barbarism with growing fatalism. Complications include a friendship with a rebel leader, politically "charged" hotel guests, an affair with the wife of a European ambassador, and the manipulations of a conniving British arms dealer
Intolerance : a sun-play of the ages : A drama of comparisons(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2002 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 240 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Four separate stories are interwoven: the fall of Babylon, the death of Christ, the massacre of the Huguenots and a contemporary drama, all crosscut and building with enormous energy to a thrilling chase and finale
2 editions published in 2002 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 240 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Four separate stories are interwoven: the fall of Babylon, the death of Christ, the massacre of the Huguenots and a contemporary drama, all crosscut and building with enormous energy to a thrilling chase and finale
The battle at Elderbush Gulch(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 1913 and 1986 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 176 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is one of a selection of short motion pictures that traces D.W. Griffith's rapid, unparalleled development as a filmmaker during his five year stint at the Biograph Company, a development that contributed substantially to the emergence of film as a powerful form of cultural expression
14 editions published between 1913 and 1986 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 176 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is one of a selection of short motion pictures that traces D.W. Griffith's rapid, unparalleled development as a filmmaker during his five year stint at the Biograph Company, a development that contributed substantially to the emergence of film as a powerful form of cultural expression
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Related Identities
- Griffith, D. W. (David Wark) 1875-1948 Performer Scenarist Producer Restager Author of screenplay Director Attributed name Film editor Author
- Marsh, Mae 1895-1968 Other Costume designer Performer Actor
- Walthall, Henry B. (Henry Brazeale) 1878-1936 Other Costume designer Performer Actor
- Crisp, Donald 1880-1974 Costume designer Performer Contributor Actor
- Barthelmess, Richard 1895-1963 Costume designer Performer Actor
- Harron, Robert 1894-1920 Costume designer Performer Actor
- Kino International Corporation Distributor
- United Artists Corporation Producer
- Bitzer, G. W. 1872-1944 Cinematographer Photographer
- Agee, James 1909-1955 Scenarist Author of screenplay Writer of accompanying material
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Abused children Actors American Civil War (1861-1865) Birth of a nation (Motion picture : 1915) Boys--Travel Brothers and sisters Child abuse Chinese drama Crucifixion of Jesus Christ Dixon, Thomas, England--London Ethnic relations Ex-convicts Families Finn, Huckleberry--(Fictitious character) France Friendship Frontier and pioneer life Gish, Lillian, Griffith, D. W.--(David Wark), Grubb, Davis, Impostors and imposture Iraq--Babylon (Extinct city) Jesus Christ Ku Klux Klan (19th century) Man-woman relationships Massacre of Saint Bartholomew's Day (France : 1572) Miracles of Jesus Christ Mississippi River Motion picture actors and actresses Motion picture producers and directors Murder Musicals Musicals--Excerpts Musicals--Librettos New England Night of the hunter (Motion picture) Orphans Poverty Racism in motion pictures Reconstruction (United States : 1865-1877) Revolution (France : 1789-1799) Sisters Social problems Stalkers Teachings United States United States, West Women Women--Conduct of life
Alternative Names
Carter, Dorothy Elizabeth 1893-1993
De Guiche, Lillian.
De Guiche, Lillian 1893-1993
Giš, Lilian 1893-1993
Gish, Lilian.
Gish, Lilian 1893-1993
Gish Lilian 1896-1993
Gish, Lilian Diana
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Gish, Liljana
Gish, Lillian
Gish, Lillian Diana.
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Lillian Gishová
Lillian Qiş
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Λίλιαν Γκις
Лилиан Гиш
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ליליאן גיש
جيش، ليليان، 1893-1993
ليليان غيش
ليليان غيش، 1893-1993
لیلین قیش
لیلین گیش
லில்லியன் கிஸ்
ലില്ലിയൻ ഗിഷ്
릴리안 기시 배우 출생일 = 1893년 10월 14일
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(870)
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French (20)
German (16)
Multiple languages (10)
Italian (3)
Turkish (2)
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Spanish (39)
French (20)
German (16)
Multiple languages (10)
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