| Description |
1 videodisc (101 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD; NTSC, All regions. |
| Performer |
Michael York, Mary Pickford, Lillian Gish, Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. |
| Credits |
Editor, Nicholas Eliopoulos ; cinematographers, M. David Mullen, Joe Mustacchi ; music, David Michael Frank. |
| Note |
"This is a story about (the original) America's sweetheart." |
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Release date: Jun. 19, 2012. |
| Audience |
Rating: Not rated. |
| Summary |
Traces the life and work of the legendary silent film star, movie pioneer, and keen businesswoman. Pickford's life also parallels an even larger story, telling of the birth of the cinema itself. Pickford co-created United Artists Studios, spearheaded the founding of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and established the Motion Picture Retirement Home. Mary, known as 'America's Sweetheart' was the first actress to earn one million dollars. |
| Note |
Speical features: Filmmaker Q & A from the Toronto International Film Festival; Audio interview from NPR's on film; Cast bios; Photo gallery. |
| Subject |
Pickford, Mary, 1892-1979.
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Motion picture actors and actresses -- United States -- Biography.
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Motion pictures -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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| Genre |
Nonfiction films.
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Biographical television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Coldicutt, Elizabeth Wood.
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Eliopoulos, Nicholas.
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Balnicke, Janelle.
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York, Michael, 1942-
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Cinema Libre Studio.
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Earthlight.
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White Castle Productions.
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| ISBN |
881394115828 |
| Standard No. |
881394115828 : $19.99 |
| Music # |
CLS1158 Cinema Libre Studio |
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