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Mary Pickford: A Life on Film

★ 7.0(1)20001h 39m

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Director: Hugh Munro Neely
Release date: 2000-09-12
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Timeline Films

About Mary Pickford: A Life on Film

Mary Pickford: A Life on Film is a 2000 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Hugh Munro Neely, starring Mary Pickford, Whoopi Goldberg and Janet Leigh. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Mary Pickford: A Life on Film in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Mary Pickford: A Life on Film in Canada?+

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Is Mary Pickford: A Life on Film on Netflix?+

Mary Pickford: A Life on Film is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Mary Pickford: A Life on Film?+

Mary Pickford: A Life on Film has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

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. and Roddy McDowall.

When did Mary Pickford: A Life on Film come out?+

Mary Pickford: A Life on Film is a 2000 movie directed by Hugh Munro Neely.

What genre is Mary Pickford: A Life on Film?+

Mary Pickford: A Life on Film is Documentary film.

Who directed Mary Pickford: A Life on Film?+

Mary Pickford: A Life on Film was directed by Hugh Munro Neely.