Lillian Gish was an American actress dubbed "The First Lady of American Cinema" for her pioneering role in the silent film era. As a muse of director D.W. Griffith, she starred in groundbreaking films like "The Birth of a Nation" and "Broken Blossoms". Gish’s delicate features and emotive acting set the template for screen acting. Her career lasted over 75 years, bridging silent film into the modern era, and she remained a staunch advocate for film preservation.