Saturday, September 23, 2017

Lillian Gish in Art Institute of Chicago


Lillian Gish inspects her portrait in the Art Institute of Chicago, the only picture of a living actress in this great collection--a permanent item, depicting her in her 1924 motion picture role of "Romola." Cast included William Powell, Dorothy Gish and Ronald Coleman.

Jim Patterson note: Lillian produced this film in Italy.

Photo from The James Patterson Collection.

James (Jim) Patterson
Life Member Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
Board Member Silent-Hall-of-Fame.org
Member San Francisco Silent Film Festival
Life Member American Foreign Service Association
Supporter, St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (Lillian's Parish)
Supporter, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
Supporter,  Ursuline Academy (Lillian's Catholic School, St. Louis, MO)

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