How Mary Pickford became Hollywood’s first millionaire: “I got what no one else wanted”
Mary Pickford was one of the first proper Hollywood stars, starring in movies like 'Poor Little Rich Girl' and 'Coquette', making her a millionaire.
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The Long Decline
Mary Pickford reached unprecedented heights of ... When a century has passed, all thought of our so-called 'talking pictures' will be abandoned." Pickford considered sound a frivolous ...
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A Century of Hollywood Events
The groundbreaking images lead to further experimentation ... The producer changes her name to Mary Pickford and gives her a salary of $25 a week. December 3: Pickford makes her Broadway debut ...
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24 June 1916: Mary Pickford becomes Hollywood’s first million-dollar actress
Mary Pickford was one of the biggest stars of ... She was one of the founding members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, and received two Oscars herself for Best Actress in ...