United States film actress who appeared in films by D. W. Griffith (1896-1993)

Usage examples of gish.

And they were lucky that night, Gloria Swanson and Lillian Gish were there, and Douglas Fairbanks with Mary Pickford.

Alvin hurriedly picked out a hat, a velvet red cloche, something Clara Bow or Lillian Gish might have worn, tugged down the narrow brim.

I suppose you're a little more pig gish when you're in heightened awareness, eh?