| Description |
1 DVD (101 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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United States https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n78095330 |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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stereo |
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Dolby digital 2.0 |
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NTSC |
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video file |
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DVD video |
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all regions |
| System Details |
DVD; NTSC, all regions; Dolby digital 2.0. |
| Performer |
Narrated by Michael York ; with: 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 |
Originally produced in 2008. |
| Audience |
Rating: Not rated. |
| Summary |
Traces the life and work of Mary Pickford, 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 |
Special 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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Pickford, Mary, 1892-1979. |
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Motion picture actors and actresses -- United States -- Biography.
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Motion picture actors and actresses. |
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United States. |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| Subject |
Motion pictures -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Motion pictures. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Genre/Form |
Biographical films.
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Biographical films.
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Documentary films.
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Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Feature films.
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Feature films.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Biographies.
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| Added Author |
Eliopoulos, Nicholas, producer, director.
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Coldicutt, Elizabeth Wood, producer.
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Balnicke, Janelle, screenwriter.
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York, Michael, 1942- narrator.
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Pickford, Mary, 1892-1979.
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Earthlight (Firm)
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White Castle Productions.
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Cinema Libre Studio.
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| Standard No. |
881394115828 |
| Music No. |
CLS1158 Cinema Libre Studio |
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