Noun
United States film actress who appeared in films by D. W. Griffith (1896-1993)
Source: WordNetIt has been claimed that he surprised fellow guest Lillian Gish by flinging the anteater onto her lap. Source: Internet
Lillian Gish has been called film's "first true actress" for her work in the period, as she pioneered new film performing techniques, recognizing the crucial differences between stage and screen acting. Source: Internet