Correspondence from Lillian Gish 1962-1986

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Correspondence from Lillian Gish 1962-1986

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The Lucy Kroll correspondence from Lillian Gish consists of 62 letters written by Lillian Gish to her agent, Lucy Kroll. The correspondence spans the 1960's through the 1980's and contains information on Lillian Gish's career and personal life. There is also much information on Dororthy Gish, especially concerning her failing health. Of special note is the correspondence regarding Lillian Gish's work on the motion picture THE COMEDIANS, directed by Peter Glenville.

The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.

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Glenville, Peter, 1913-1996

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British stage and film director. From the description of Peter Glenville Papers, 1914-2001 (bulk 1933-1993). (Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center (HRC); University of Texas at Austin). WorldCat record id: 84696414 Peter Glenville was born to a noted theatrical family on 28 October 1913 in London. Peter’s parents Shaun Glenville, an Irish-born comedian, and Dorothy Ward were musical theater performers much-loved for their work in that characteristically-Briti...

Gish, Dorothy

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Actress whose career spanned the silent film era till the 1960's. From the description of Papers, 1920-1990. (Bowling Green State University). WorldCat record id: 39285335 ...

Gish, Lillian, 1893-1993

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Actress, director. From the description of Reminiscences of Lillian Gish : oral history, 1978. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 309742647 Actress. From the description of Papers of Lillian Gish, 1920-1978. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71130921 Actress whose career spanned the silent film era till the 1980's. From the description of Papers, 1919-1997. (Bowling Green State University). WorldCat record id: 392...

Kroll, Lucy

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Literary and talent agent. From the description of Lucy Kroll papers, 1908-1998 (bulk 1950-1990). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70982679 Lucy Kroll was the owner of the Lucy Kroll Agency which was a theatrical management organization for stage and motion picture stars during the latter part of the 20th century. Lillian Gish was one of the many clients of the agency, as well as a friend of Lucy Kroll and her family. From the guide to the Correspondence from Lilli...