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"Mary Pickford"
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Mary Pickford
world’s first super star
of the Cinema
Toronto, 1893-1979
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Toronto Hospital for Sick Children |
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Mary
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Born
in 1893 in a house which stood near this site, Gladys Marie Smith appeared
on stage in Toronto at the age of five. Her theatrical career took
her to Broadway in 1907 where she adopted the name Mary Pickford.
The actress's first film, "Her First Biscuits" was released by the Biograph
Company in 1909 and she soon established herself as the international cinema's
first great star. Her golden curls and children's roles endeared
her to millions as "America's Sweetheart". She was instrumental in
founding and directing a major film production company and starred in over
50 feature-length films including "Hearts Adrift", "Polyanna" and "Coquette".
For the last named film she received the 1929 Academy Award as the years
best actress.
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Erected
by the Archaeological and Historic Sites Board, Archives of Ontario
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