Author: Christel Schmidt
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813140552
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 654
Book Description
“Explains Pickford’s roles as not only a talented actress, but also as a philanthropist and industry leader who managed to end up her own producer.” —Time Out In the early days of cinema, when actors were unbilled and unmentioned in credits, audiences immediately noticed Mary Pickford. Moviegoers everywhere were riveted by her magnetic talent and appeal as she rose to become cinema’s first great star. In this engaging collection, co-published with the Library of Congress, an eminent group of film historians sheds new light on this icon’s incredible life and legacy. Pickford emerges from the pages in vivid detail, revealed as a gifted actress, a philanthropist, and a savvy industry leader who fought for creative control of her films and ultimately became her own producer. With extensive photos and illustrations, this book paints a fascinating portrait of a key figure in American cinematic history. Includes over 200 photos, illustrations, and stills from the collections of the Library of Congress and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Mary Pickford
Author: Christel Schmidt
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813140552
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 654
Book Description
“Explains Pickford’s roles as not only a talented actress, but also as a philanthropist and industry leader who managed to end up her own producer.” —Time Out In the early days of cinema, when actors were unbilled and unmentioned in credits, audiences immediately noticed Mary Pickford. Moviegoers everywhere were riveted by her magnetic talent and appeal as she rose to become cinema’s first great star. In this engaging collection, co-published with the Library of Congress, an eminent group of film historians sheds new light on this icon’s incredible life and legacy. Pickford emerges from the pages in vivid detail, revealed as a gifted actress, a philanthropist, and a savvy industry leader who fought for creative control of her films and ultimately became her own producer. With extensive photos and illustrations, this book paints a fascinating portrait of a key figure in American cinematic history. Includes over 200 photos, illustrations, and stills from the collections of the Library of Congress and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813140552
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 654
Book Description
“Explains Pickford’s roles as not only a talented actress, but also as a philanthropist and industry leader who managed to end up her own producer.” —Time Out In the early days of cinema, when actors were unbilled and unmentioned in credits, audiences immediately noticed Mary Pickford. Moviegoers everywhere were riveted by her magnetic talent and appeal as she rose to become cinema’s first great star. In this engaging collection, co-published with the Library of Congress, an eminent group of film historians sheds new light on this icon’s incredible life and legacy. Pickford emerges from the pages in vivid detail, revealed as a gifted actress, a philanthropist, and a savvy industry leader who fought for creative control of her films and ultimately became her own producer. With extensive photos and illustrations, this book paints a fascinating portrait of a key figure in American cinematic history. Includes over 200 photos, illustrations, and stills from the collections of the Library of Congress and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
The 7 Signals of Meaning
Author: Robert E. Pickford
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781465212122
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781465212122
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Mary Pickford Rediscovered
Author: Kevin Brownlow
Publisher: Abradale Press
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Not only does this volume feature, as the title suggests, many previously unpublished photos of the silent film star (these consisting of film stills, production shots, and personal photographs drawn from the collection of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences), it also contains extensive commentary on Pickford's career and each of her films. Not merely the most popular actress of her day, Pickford also exercised complete control over her films, making her a pioneer for women in positions of power in the film industry. For film historians and fans, this valuable volume contains a wealth of otherwise unavailable information about--as well as images of--her career. 9x12". Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher: Abradale Press
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Not only does this volume feature, as the title suggests, many previously unpublished photos of the silent film star (these consisting of film stills, production shots, and personal photographs drawn from the collection of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences), it also contains extensive commentary on Pickford's career and each of her films. Not merely the most popular actress of her day, Pickford also exercised complete control over her films, making her a pioneer for women in positions of power in the film industry. For film historians and fans, this valuable volume contains a wealth of otherwise unavailable information about--as well as images of--her career. 9x12". Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Pickford
Author: Eileen Whitfield
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 9780813191799
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
A comprehensive biography of film's first star traces her rise to fame with the growth of the medium, her influence as a partner in United Artists, her relationship with Douglas Fairbanks, and her struggles later in life. UP.
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 9780813191799
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
A comprehensive biography of film's first star traces her rise to fame with the growth of the medium, her influence as a partner in United Artists, her relationship with Douglas Fairbanks, and her struggles later in life. UP.
Report
Author: Michigan. Dept. of Labor
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 560
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 560
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Bulletin
Author: Canada. Dept. of Agriculture. Dairy and Cold Storage Branch
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 67
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 67
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Nickelodeon
Author:
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 534
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ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 534
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Bulletin
Author: Canada. Dairy and Cold Storage Branch
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cold storage
Languages : en
Pages : 848
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cold storage
Languages : en
Pages : 848
Book Description
Annual Report
Author: Michigan. Dept. of Labor
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coal mines and mining
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coal mines and mining
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
Bulletin
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 290
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 290
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