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The comedies that kept Griffith afloat erased Dorothy Gish
A talented actress keeps a major studio afloat with her comedies, yet her contributions go uncredited and her legacy is erased by time. How does the better actress disappear from the story?
The comedies that kept Griffith afloat erased Dorothy Gish
This episode explores the life and career of Dorothy Gish, an actress whose comedic genius generated significant revenue for D.W. Griffith's productions but who remained largely unacknowledged. It questions how a highly talented performer could be overshadowed and forgotten while her sister became a legend.
Person: Dorothy Gish
Date: March 11, 1898…
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