Mary Pickford

Mary Pickford

(1892–1979) writer Canada

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Mary Pickford (1892–1979) was a Canada writer.

About Mary Pickford

Gladys Louise Smith, baptised as Gladys Marie Smith, known professionally as Mary Pickford, was a Canadian American film actress and producer. A pioneer in the American film industry with a Hollywood career spanning five decades, Pickford was one of the most popular actresses of the silent film era. Beginning her film career in 1909, Pickford became Hollywood's first millionaire by 1916, and, at the height of her career, had complete creative control of her films and was one of the most recognizable women in the world. Due to her popularity, unprecedented international fame, and success as an actress and businesswoman, she was known as the "Queen of the Movies". She was a significant figure in the development of film acting and is credited with having defined the ingénue type in cinema, a persona that also earned her the nickname "America's Sweetheart".

Notable works:

Sunshine and shadow

Awards:

star on Hollywood Walk of Fame|Academy Award for Best Actress|Academy Honorary Award|Canada's Walk of Fame

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