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Gladys Louise Smith (April 8, 1892 – May 29, 1979), known professionally as Mary Pickford, was a Canadian actress resident in the U.S., and also producer, screenwriter, and film studio founder. She was a pioneer in the American film industry, with a Hollywood career that spanned five decades.
Jun 4, 2024 · Mary Pickford (1892–1979) was a Canadian-born American motion-picture actress known as ‘America’s sweetheart’ of the silent screen. She was one of the first film stars. At the height of her career, she was one of the richest and most famous women in the United States, and she was also a founder of United Artists Corporation.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Known as "America’s Sweetheart," Mary Pickford was a legendary film actress during the age of silent pictures. She often appeared on screen in young girl roles, even when...
Feb 4, 2019 · Four years later, Mary Pickford was the most famous woman in the world; the first female celebrity not just known by name, reputation or sketch, but even the way the corners of her...
IMDb provides comprehensive information about Mary Pickford, a Canadian-born actress, producer and writer who was a silent film star and co-founder of United Artists. Browse her photos, videos, credits, trivia, awards and more on IMDb.
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Mary Pickford (1892–1979) was a Canadian-American motion picture actress, producer, and writer. During the silent film era she became one of the first great celebrities of the cinema and a popular icon known to the public as "America's Sweetheart". [1] Pickford was born Gladys Louise Smith in Toronto and began acting on stage in 1900.
Feb 27, 2018 · Mary Pickford was a founder of the Motion Picture Academy and much admired for her philanthropy. But before all that, she was a darling of the silent screen. In her 20s, Pickford...
