FAQ About The Impact of Silent Film Stars on Modern Acting Techniques
What impact did silent film directors have on the acting techniques of their stars?
Silent film directors played a significant role in shaping the acting techniques of their stars. Directors like D.W. Griffith pushed actors such as Lillian Gish to develop innovative ways of acting that relied on subtle shifts in expression and gesture. Their guidance and demands for expressive, visual storytelling helped establish techniques that actors continued to use long after the silent era.
