Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies(2008)
Illuminates the life of "America's Sweetheart", film pioneer, actress and keen business woman Mary Pickford
Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies Synopsis
This documentary traces the life and work of the legendary "America's Sweetheart" Mary Pickford, silent film star, movie pioneer and keen businesswoman. Pickford's life also parallels an even larger story, telling of the birth of the cinema itself.
Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies (2008) is a documentary film directed by Nicholas Eliopoulos, released on August 29, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Michael York, Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin and Walt Disney. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Nicholas Eliopoulos
- Writers:
- Janelle Balnicke
- Cinematographer:
- M. David Mullen
- Production:
- Earthlight / White Castle Productions
- Budget:
- $250,000
- Status:
- Released
Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael York
as Self - Narrator
Mary Pickford
as Self (archive footage)
Charlie Chaplin
as Self (archive footage)
Walt Disney
as Self (archive footage)
Amelia Earhart
as Self (archive footage)
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
as Self (archive footage)
Douglas Fairbanks
as Self (archive footage)
Lillian Gish
as Self (archive footage)
D.W. Griffith
as Self (archive footage)
Charles 'Buddy' Rogers
as Self (archive footage)
Mack Sennett
as Self (archive footage)
Adolph Zukor
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Nicholas Eliopoulos, written by Janelle Balnicke.
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Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 7 ratings.
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Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies?
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The main cast of Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies (2008) includes Michael York, Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin, Walt Disney and Amelia Earhart. The film was directed by Nicholas Eliopoulos. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies released?
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Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies was released on August 29, 2008 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies worth watching?
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Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies (2008) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.