Mary Pickford

(1892-1979)

This fine original pencil portrait is inscribed “With all good Wishes / Sincerely / Mary Pickford” in a blank area below the portrait.

It is also signed and dated “11.12.33” by the highly skilled portrait artist H. E. Muller.

This is one of ten 'signed' beautifully executed Muller portraits of Hollywood legends being offered in this website. (See all 10 signed portraits) 

Eight (of the 10) are 8.5” x 11” and two are slightly smaller. In matching frames they would make an impressive display in a business, office or home.

Mary's film career started in about 1909, making a film every week, and she quickly became the highest paid film star of the early silent film era. She enjoyed immense national popularity and became the first "America's Sweetheart".

In addition to her excellent acting skills, Mary was also an energetic and shrewd businesswoman.  She was co--founder (with Chaplin and Fairbanks) of United Artists studio. She is also credited as being the founder of the Academy of Motion Picture Artists.

Mary had a huge impact on early flimdom, not only as an actress, but as one of Hollywood's real 'movers and shakers'.