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Mar 11, 2008 · Dorothy Gish (born March 11, 1898, Massillon, Ohio, U.S.—died June 4, 1968, Rapallo, Italy) was an American actress who, like her sister Lillian, was a major figure in silent films, particularly director D.W. Griffith ’s classics. Gish grew up in New York City and made her stage debut at age four.
Jan 23, 2020 · Orphans of the Storm (1921). While Lillian is better known today, both of the angelic-looking Gishs were popular with the public and they were also much-lauded by critics. Lillian was considered one of the screen’s greatest dramatic actresses, and lively Dorothy helped pave the way for the bubbly flapper films of the Roaring Twenties.
Dorothy passed away in 1968 at the age of 70 in Italy. This brief summary does little justice to the career nor the delightful personality that was Dorothy Gish. Her life and career will be explored in detail via a biography that is currently being researched with the intent for publication.
Dorothy Elizabeth Gish (March 11, 1898 – June 4, 1968) was an American actress. She was born in Dayton, Ohio. She was very young when her father abandoned the family. Dorothy, her older sister Lillian, and their mother entered the theatrical profession to support themselves.
One of the pioneering actresses of silent film, Dorothy Gish starred in over 20 films directed by legendary filmmaker D. W. Griffith. Like her older sister and co-star, Lillian, Gish played roles that embodied Griffith's vision of ideal womanhood—charming, chaste, and strong-willed.
Dorothy Elizabeth Gish was an American actress of the screen and stage, as well as a director and writer. Dorothy and her older sister Lillian Gish were major movie stars of the silent era. Dorothy also had great success on the stage, and was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame.
Dorothy Gish, Actress, Is Dead; In Theater and Films 50 Years; Starred With Sister, Lillian, in Griffith Silent Classics -- Many Broadway Roles. Share full article. June 6, 1968. The New York...
