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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Cast
- Mary PickfordSelf / Numerous Roles (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Whoopi GoldbergSelf - Host / Narrator
- Janet LeighSelf
- Douglas Fairbanks Jr.Self
- Roddy McDowallSelf
- Leonard MaltinSelf
- Samuel Goldwyn Jr.Self
- Charles "Buddy" RogersSelf
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