Mary Pickford: A Life on Film (2000)
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.
Director: Hugh Munro Neely
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: September 12, 2000
Cast
- Mary Pickford - Self / Numerous Roles (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Whoopi Goldberg - Self - Host / Narrator
- Janet Leigh - Self
- Douglas Fairbanks Jr. - Self
- Roddy McDowall - Self
- Leonard Maltin - Self
- Samuel Goldwyn Jr. - Self
- Charles 'Buddy' Rogers - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: John Luker
Editing: Hugh Munro Neely
Production: Timeline Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Hugh Munro Neely
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Mary Pickford: A Life on Film stars Mary Pickford, Whoopi Goldberg, Janet Leigh, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Roddy McDowall, Leonard Maltin.
- How long is Mary Pickford: A Life on Film?
- Mary Pickford: A Life on Film has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Mary Pickford: A Life on Film?
- Mary Pickford: A Life on Film is a Documentary film.
- Where was Mary Pickford: A Life on Film produced?
- Mary Pickford: A Life on Film was produced in United States of America.