Which American actress, known for her ethereal beauty and subtle acting, was one of D.W.'s muses. Griffith and starred in 'Broken Lilies'?

Lillian Gish was an American actress, one of the first great film stars and one of the most important actresses of the silent era. She was one of D.W.'s muses. Griffith, starring in many of his films, including 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Broken Lilies'.