Movie Description

Mary Pickford: A Life on Film

(2000)

Overview

Arguably the quintessential film siren of the silent era, Mary Pickford was known as "America's Sweetheart." This documentary explores Pickford's life beyond the screen, as a writer, producer, director and keen businesswoman who co-founded United Artists. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg and featuring clips of Pickford's movies, the film offers insight from historians, film critics (including Leonard Maltin) and silver-screen stars such as Janet Leigh and Roddy McDowall.

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Facts

Original TitleMary Pickford: A Life on Film

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2000-09-12

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 39m

Production CompaniesTimeline Films

Genres

  • Documentary