Dorothy Gish

Born: 1898-03-09

Birthplace: Dayton, Ohio, USA

Biography

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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 was noted as a fine comedian, and many of her films were comedies.

Known For

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
Flying Pat
The Cardinal
Just Gold
The Musketeers of Pig Alley
Judith of Bethulia
Orphans of the Storm
Our Hearts Were Young and Gay
The Country Flapper
Hearts of the World

Top Movie Credits

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)
Flying Pat Patricia Van Nuys
The Cardinal Celia Fermoyle
Just Gold The Sweetheart's Sister
The Musketeers of Pig Alley Frizzy-Haired Woman in Street (uncredited)
Judith of Bethulia Crippled Beggar
The Country Flapper Jolanda Whiple - the Country Flapper
Hearts of the World The Little Disturber