Overview

There were more women directors before 1920 than at any other time in history. The first director to put a narrative story on celluloid was, Alice Guy Blaché in 1896. Few people know that Lillian Gish became a director in her own right in 1920. Ida Lupino directed over a hundred episodes of "Have Gun, Will Travel," "Thriller," "Gunsmoke," and many independent features.

Cast

Lillian Gish, Katharine Hepburn, Mala Powers, Ida Lupino, Jodie Foster, Lois Weber

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What is "Early Directors on Directing" about?

There were more women directors before 1920 than at any other time in history. The first director to put a narrative story on celluloid was, Alice Guy Blaché in 1896. Few people know that Lillian Gish became a director in her own right in 1920. Ida Lupino directed over a hundred episodes of "Have Gun, Will Travel," "Thriller," "Gunsmoke," and many independent features.

When was "Early Directors on Directing" released?

Early Directors on Directing was released in 2009.

Who stars in "Early Directors on Directing"?

The cast includes Lillian Gish, Katharine Hepburn, Mala Powers, Ida Lupino.