Mary Pickford: A Life on Film
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugh Munro Neely
- Screenplay & Story
- Rita Mae Brown
- Original Title
- Mary Pickford: A Life on Film
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Timeline Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugh Munro Neely
Rita Mae Brown
John Luker
Hugh Munro Neely
Department Leadership Roster
John Luker
Director of Photography
Rita Mae Brown
Writer
Hugh Munro Neely
Editor
Hugh Munro Neely
Director
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What is Mary Pickford: A Life on Film about?
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.
Who directed Mary Pickford: A Life on Film?
Mary Pickford: A Life on Film was directed by Hugh Munro Neely.
Who stars in Mary Pickford: A Life on Film?
The principal cast of Mary Pickford: A Life on Film includes Mary Pickford, Whoopi Goldberg, Janet Leigh, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Roddy McDowall.
When was Mary Pickford: A Life on Film released and how long is it?
Mary Pickford: A Life on Film was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.