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Early Directors on Directing

NR200931mAlly Acker

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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.

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What is Early Directors on Directing (2009) 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.

Who stars in Early Directors on Directing?

Early Directors on Directing stars Lillian Gish (Self), Katharine Hepburn (Self), Mala Powers (Self), Ida Lupino (Self), Jodie Foster (Self). The film was directed by Ally Acker.

How long is Early Directors on Directing?

Early Directors on Directing has a runtime of 31 min and premiered in 2009. It is rated NR.

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