Sleep, My Love
1948
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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.
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.
Mary Pickford. Actress: Coquette. Mary Pickford was born Gladys Louise Smith in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to Elsie Charlotte (Hennessy) and John Charles Smith. She was of English and Irish descent.
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May 25, 2024 · Mary Pickford, Canadian-born American motion-picture actress who was ‘America’s sweetheart’ of the silent screen and 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. She was also a founder of United Artists Corporation.
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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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Feb 4, 2019 · Her move from stage to screen was dismissed as a fad, and she was nicknamed ‘old monkeyface’. But Mary Pickford went on to earn millions, becoming known as ‘America’s Sweetheart’.
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Mary Pickford reached unprecedented heights of fame -- and fell from stardom into semi-obscurity. Many remember her career and her films, but few know of the years that followed.
