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

Edgar Allan Poe (1909) D.W. Griffith - Short Silent Film The story, while not biographical, is founded on incidents in his life, showing his devotion for his sick wife, Virginia. Desperate from his utter helplessness to ameliorate his dying Director: D.W. Griffith Writers: D.W. Griffith, Frank E. Woods Stars: Barry O'Moore, Linda Arvidson, Arthur V. Johnson Genre: Classics, Cult Film, Drama, History, Biography, Silent film | Cult Cinema Classics