Mary Pickford: A Life on Film

Mary Pickford: A Life on Film

September 12, 2000 1h 39m Released

Storyline

Arguably the quintessential film siren of the silent era, Mary Pickford was known as "America's Sweetheart." This documentary explores Pickford's life beyond the screen, as a writer, producer, director and keen businesswoman who co-founded United Artists. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg and featuring clips of Pickford's movies, the film offers insight from historians, film critics (including Leonard Maltin) and silver-screen stars such as Janet Leigh and Roddy McDowall.

Key Information

Director Hugh Munro Neely
Writers Rita Mae Brown
Studio Timeline Films
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Mary Pickford

Mary Pickford

Self / Numerous Roles (archive footage) (uncredited)

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg

Self - Host / Narrator

Janet Leigh

Janet Leigh

Self

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Self

Roddy McDowall

Roddy McDowall

Self

Leonard Maltin

Leonard Maltin

Self

Samuel Goldwyn Jr.

Samuel Goldwyn Jr.

Self

Charles 'Buddy' Rogers

Charles 'Buddy' Rogers

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Pickford: A Life on Film was released on September 12, 2000.

The runtime of Mary Pickford: A Life on Film is 1h 39m.

Mary Pickford: A Life on Film is a Documentary movie.

Mary Pickford: A Life on Film is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Mary Pickford: A Life on Film was directed by Hugh Munro Neely.

The main cast of Mary Pickford: A Life on Film includes Mary Pickford, Whoopi Goldberg, Janet Leigh.

Mary Pickford: A Life on Film is originally in English.