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One of the first and most popular leading actors of the silent era, Mary Pickford defined the concept of "movie star" for millions of fans and remains a unique pioneer in the world of motion pictures. A founding member of the Academy, she also formed United Artists (along with D.W. Griffith, Charlie Chaplin and future husband Douglas Fairbanks) and appeared in some of the most-loved classics of the silent era including Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, Sparrows, Stella Maris, My Best Girl and Polyanna. The second Best Actress Oscar winner, she was also renowned for her charity work and remained a favorite of the American public long after her retirement from the screen in 1933. Now with treasures from the Academy Film Archive and the Academy's Margaret Herrick Library, let's take a look at the life and career of a Hollywood icon whose groundbreaking achievements remain an inspiration today.
