Mary Pickford

April 8th – Mary Pickford’s birthday.  In 2012 there is 120 years since she was born.
 

Mary Pickford was an “American Sweetheart” or “Little Mary.”
She had performed in silent films as a little princess or a fairy.
Mary – screen writer, actress, producer, business woman, star.
Vast, multifaceted was her versatility, skills, talents reservoir.
 
Pickford engaged in all kinds of genres and characters in film -
Rejected, innocent, slave, prostitute, mean in her acting realm.
Mary had rapidly gained stardom, recognition and popularity.
She outstood her colleagues due to her distinctive individuality.
 
Mary was charming, sweet, kind, irresistible, generous, clever.
She utilized God given gifts being successful in each endeavor.
Pickford exuded a shining smile, vigor, free spirit, simplicity.
Her image of grace, blond, hanging curls, conveyed femininity.
 
Mary was beautiful, insightful, powerful, ambitious, innovative.
She was hard working, dedicated, evolving, pioneering, creative.
Despite her grand success, Pickford maintained herself as modest,
Wise, loving, lovable, respectful, dignified, courageous, honest.
 
With Chaplin, Griffith, Fairbanks, Mary co-founded organization.
United Artists gave actors creative freedom, becoming a sensation.
It also had turned out to be a source of earnings, income or profit.
In the creative, financial aspect of film industry, she was a prophet.

Pickford had known her self-worth, how to earn money, succeed.
No one in the cinematography was able to surpass her, supersede.
She formed the Mary Pickford Foundation – her vision of charity.
Mary exhibited herself with dignity, integrity and mental clarity.
 
April 8th – birthday of legendary Mary Pickford, true inspiration.
She had promoted individualistic acting style and self-expression.
Her artistry, ongoing learning, growth had made prominent career.
Mary’s devotion, contribution, genius we value, treasure or endear. 
 

Copyright©2012 Mila Alper


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