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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.
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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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 she was an adult.
Jun 4, 2024 · Mary Pickford (born April 8, 1892, Toronto, Ontario, Canada—died May 29, 1979, Santa Monica, California, U.S.) was a Canadian-born American motion-picture actress who became known as “America’s sweetheart” of the silent screen.
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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 eyes...
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...
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Learn about Mary Pickford, a multifaceted pioneer of early cinema who was a talented performer, a creative producer and a savvy businesswoman. Explore her career, her marriages, her philanthropy and her legacy on the official website of the foundation established by her.
