Mary Pickford
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Definition
Proper noun * Mary Pickford: A stage name for Gladys Louise Smith, a pioneering actress, producer, and studio co-founder who was a major international star during the silent film era. She was known as "America's Sweetheart" and was a founding member of the film studio United Artists.
Usage
- Mary Pickford is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the historical figure.
- Film historians often cite Mary Pickford as one of the most powerful women in early Hollywood.
- The museum has an exhibit dedicated to Mary Pickford and her contributions to cinema.
Advanced Usage
- The Mary Pickford: Sometimes used to refer to a classic, wholesome archetype of female stardom that she embodied.
- Her public image was carefully managed to maintain that "Mary Pickford" innocence.
Variants and Related Words
- Pickfordian (adj): Relating to or characteristic of Mary Pickford or her style of acting and public persona.
- The film has a certain Pickfordian charm.
Synonyms
- America's Sweetheart (nickname)
- Gladys Smith (birth name)
Related Phrases/Idioms
- A Mary Pickford cocktail: A Prohibition-era cocktail named in her honor, typically made with rum, pineapple juice, grenadine, and maraschino liqueur.
- He ordered a Mary Pickford at the speakeasy-themed bar.
Noun
- United States film actress (born in Canada) who starred in silent films (1893-1979)