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Author: Eileen Whitfield Publisher: University Press of Kentucky ISBN: 9780813191799 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 488
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A comprehensive biography of film's first star traces her rise to fame with the growth of the medium, her influence as a partner in United Artists, her relationship with Douglas Fairbanks, and her struggles later in life. UP.
Author: Eileen Whitfield Publisher: University Press of Kentucky ISBN: 9780813191799 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 488
Book Description
A comprehensive biography of film's first star traces her rise to fame with the growth of the medium, her influence as a partner in United Artists, her relationship with Douglas Fairbanks, and her struggles later in life. UP.
Author: Christel Schmidt Publisher: University Press of Kentucky ISBN: 0813140552 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 654
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“Explains Pickford’s roles as not only a talented actress, but also as a philanthropist and industry leader who managed to end up her own producer.” —Time Out In the early days of cinema, when actors were unbilled and unmentioned in credits, audiences immediately noticed Mary Pickford. Moviegoers everywhere were riveted by her magnetic talent and appeal as she rose to become cinema’s first great star. In this engaging collection, co-published with the Library of Congress, an eminent group of film historians sheds new light on this icon’s incredible life and legacy. Pickford emerges from the pages in vivid detail, revealed as a gifted actress, a philanthropist, and a savvy industry leader who fought for creative control of her films and ultimately became her own producer. With extensive photos and illustrations, this book paints a fascinating portrait of a key figure in American cinematic history. Includes over 200 photos, illustrations, and stills from the collections of the Library of Congress and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Author: Kevin Brownlow Publisher: Abradale Press ISBN: Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 264
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Not only does this volume feature, as the title suggests, many previously unpublished photos of the silent film star (these consisting of film stills, production shots, and personal photographs drawn from the collection of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences), it also contains extensive commentary on Pickford's career and each of her films. Not merely the most popular actress of her day, Pickford also exercised complete control over her films, making her a pioneer for women in positions of power in the film industry. For film historians and fans, this valuable volume contains a wealth of otherwise unavailable information about--as well as images of--her career. 9x12". Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author: Publisher: ISBN: 9781760760076 Category : Animals Languages : en Pages : 0
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"Wild Land is an epic and unprecedented portrait of some of the most untouched parts of our planet, and a timely message highlighting the urgent need for them to be preserved for its future."--Publisher.
Author: Nigel Pickford Publisher: Pavilion Books, Limited ISBN: 9781862055476 Category : Shipwrecks Languages : en Pages : 192
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Lost Treasure Ships of The Twentieth Century contains intriguing stories of lost treasure, dramatic sinkings, heroic feats of survival and technically sophisticated salvage. Some of the treasures have already been found and recovered but some are still awaiting discovery. This book will appeal to both the practical diving aficionado and the armchair dreamer, as well as the large number of enthusiasts who are interested in all aspects of maritime history, particularly relating to the two World Wars. The locations of about 170 lost treasure ships, such as the Titanic and the Laurentic, with their valuable cargoes are shown on detailed maps along with the major routes which were used for the movement of gold and treasure around the world. Nigel Pickford also explores the sophisticated salvage operations which make use of such technologically advanced equipment as computer controlled side scan sonar systems and deep sea grabs as well as featuring historic feats of diver centred salvage.
Author: Christel Schmidt Publisher: University Press of Kentucky ISBN: 0813136679 Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 288
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In the early days of cinema, when actors were unbilled and unmentioned in credits, audiences immediately noticed Mary Pickford. Moviegoers everywhere were riveted by her magnetic talent and appeal as she rose to become cinema's first great star. In this engaging collection, copublished with the Library of Congress, an eminent group of film historians sheds new light on this icon's incredible life and legacy. Pickford emerges from the pages in vivid detail. She is revealed as a gifted actress, a philanthropist, and a savvy industry leader who fought for creative control of her films and ultimately became her own producer. This beautifully designed volume features more than two hundred color and black and white illustrations, including photographs and stills from the collections of the Library of Congress and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Together with the text, they paint a fascinating portrait of a key figure in American cinematic history.
Author: Kathleen A. Feeley Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 0429978669 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 182
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On screen and off, movie star Mary Pickford personified the 'New Woman' of the early 1900s, a moniker given to women who began to demand more autonomy inside and outside the home. Well educated and career-minded, these women also embraced the new mass culture in which consumption and leisure were seen to play a pivotal role in securing happiness. Mary Pickford: Hollywood and the New Woman examines Pickford's role in the rise of industrial capitalism and consumer culture, and uses her life and unprecedented career as a wildly popular actress and savvy film mogul to illustrate the opportunities and obstacles faced by American women during this time. Following Pickford's life from her childhood on stage to her rise as a powerful studio executive, this book gives an overview of her enduring contribution to American film and mass culture. It also explores her struggles to surpass her confining public film persona as 'America's Sweetheart' with her creative and business achievements, mirroring how women, both then and today, must reconcile domestic life with professional aspirations and work. About the Lives of American Women series: Selected and edited by renowned women's historian Carol Berkin, these brief biographies are designed for use in undergraduate courses. Rather than a comprehensive approach, each biography focuses instead on a particular aspect of a woman's life that is emblematic of her time, or which made her a pivotal figure in the era. The emphasis is on a 'good read' featuring accessible writing and compelling narratives, without sacrificing sound scholarship and academic integrity. Primary sources at the end of each biography reveal the subject's perspective in her own words. Study questions and an annotated bibliography support the student reader.
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