""Mary Pickford"...Heck of a Businesswoman and Silent Film Star

www.forgottenledgends.blogspot.com :Mary Pickford (1892–1979) was a pioneering actress, producer, and one of the most influential figures in early Hollywood. Known as "America's Sweetheart," she rose to fame in the silent film era with her expressive performances and iconic curly-haired look, capturing audiences worldwide. Born Gladys Louise Smith in Toronto, Canada, she began acting at a young age and transitioned to film in 1909. Her roles in films like Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1917) and Pollyanna (1920) solidified her as a beloved star.

Pickford was also a trailblazer behind the scenes, co-founding United Artists in 1919 alongside Charlie Chaplin, D.W. Griffith, and Douglas Fairbanks, whom she later married. This venture granted her control over her work, an unprecedented move for an actress at the time. As one of Hollywood's first superstars, she helped shape the film industry and remains a symbol of early cinema’s power and charm.