On April 2, 1910, filming of D.W. Griffith's "Ramona," starring Mary Pickford, the first known movie shot in the ...

Soon after the turn of twentieth century, Mary Pickford became "America's Sweetheart." In these interview excerpts, film historians explain her appeal, talk about her roles, and describe what it ...

Explore the groundbreaking roles of women like Sherry Lansing, Mary Pickford, and Lois Weber in shaping the film industry ...

Mary Pickford reached unprecedented heights of fame -- and fell from stardom into semi-obscurity. Many remember her career and her films, but few know of the years that followed. Pickford's life ...

Some things only look perfect.

Mary Pickford was one of the biggest stars of Hollywood's silent era, and rose to become one of the most powerful women in America's film industry. Born plain old Gladys Louise Smith in Toronto in ...