Way Down East is a 1920 film directed by D.W. Griffith and starring Lillian Gish and Richard Barthelmess. It is about a poor girl who is tricked into a false marriage and an illegitimate child by a richer man. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Lillian Gish Lillian Diana de Guiche (October 14, 1893 – February 27, 1993), was an Oscar-nominated American actress, better known as Lillian Gish. ... Richard (Dick) Barthelmess (May 9, 1895 - August 17, 1963) was a silent film star. ... September 3 is the 246th day of the year (247th in leap years). ... 1920 (MCMXX) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January January 7 - Forces of Russian White admiral Kolchak surrender in Krasnoyarsk. ... See also: 1919 in film 1920 1921 in film 1920s in film years in film film Events November 28 - The Mask of Zorro, starring Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. ... David Lewelyn Wark Griffith (January 22, 1875 - July 23, 1948) was an American film director (commonly known as D. W. Griffith) probably best known for his film The Birth of a Nation. ... Lillian Gish Lillian Diana de Guiche (October 14, 1893 – February 27, 1993), was an Oscar-nominated American actress, better known as Lillian Gish. ... Richard (Dick) Barthelmess (May 9, 1895 - August 17, 1963) was a silent film star. ...