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“You know, when I first went into the movies Lionel Barrymore played my grandfather. Later he played my father and finally he played my husband. If he had lived I'm sure I would have played his mother. That's the way it is in Hollywood. The men get younger and the women get older.”

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Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish, born on October 14, 1893 and died on February 27, 1993, was an American actress. Renowned for her performances in early cinema, she is considered one of the most influential actresses in film history. Gish achieved great success in the 1910s and 1920s with films such as 'Cinderella' (1917), 'Little Women' (1918), and 'The Great Gatsby' (1928). Her acting has been highly praised, and she has had a profound impact on the development of film art. more

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