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Mary Pickford Actor

  • Gender: Female
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Apr 8, 1892
  • Died: May 29, 1979

Mary Pickford was a Canadian-American motion picture actress, co-founder of the film studio United Artists and one of the original 36 founders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Known as "America's Sweetheart", "Little Mary" and the "girl with the curls", she was one of the Canadian pioneers in early Hollywood and a significant figure in the development of film acting.

In consideration of her contributions to American cinema, the American Film Institute named Pickford 24th among the greatest female stars of all time.

The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power. future & power

You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing that we call 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down. failure & moving on

Adding sound to movies would be like putting lipstick on the Venus de Milo. movies

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 quotes from William Blake

32 quotes from William Blake

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 other wisdom & wit from Franz Grillparzer

6 other wisdom & wit from Franz Grillparzer

For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 quotes from Storm Jameson

2 quotes from Storm Jameson

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 other quotes from Victor Hugo

73 other quotes from Victor Hugo