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Eileen Whitfield’s biography traces Mary Pickford’s journey from her early life in turn‑of‑the‑century Toronto to her dominance of the silent‑film era. It examines Pickford’s pioneering acting style, her role in shaping Hollywood’s studio system, and her intimate relationship with her mother. Whitfield also details Pickford’s tenure as the mistress of Pickfair, the Beverly Hills estate shared with Douglas Fairbanks, where they hosted the world’s elite. The book culminates in a moving account of her later years and death, offering a comprehensive portrait of the woman who was once the best‑known actress in the world and a pioneer of celebrity culture.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Celebrity Biography
Authors: Eileen Whitfield
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