While this may not be the most amazing or ground-breaking Mary Pickford collection out there in the world, I've decided to share what I have for all to enjoy. Non-watermarked, high-resolution scans are available upon request (and at my discretion) by emailing filmiracle [at] yahoo [dot] com. If you notice any errors or can fill in any missing information, don't hesitate to get in touch. This website is a work in progress.
The Film Life of Mary Pickford booklet issued by J.D. Walker’s World’s Films, Ltd. (English distributor of Famous Players Film Company titles) in 1915.
The February 1915 issue of Picture Stories Magazine noted, "Quite the daintiest brochure we have recently seen is 'The Film Life of Mary Pickford,' price 2d., and obtainable from Messrs. J. D. Walker's World's Films, Limited, 166-170, Wardour Street, London, W. To 'give away' the contents here would detract from its interest, and therefore we advise the legion of admirers of 'Little Mary' to each send for a copy at once, as there is a keen demand for the booklet. Mr. Henry W. Prockter, the Publicity Manager of the Famous Players Film Company, has ably edited and arrange the contents, giving a faithful portrayal of all the little characteristics and details that exercise the minds of most picture-goers, who will find all their favorite queries answered, and at the same time be able to gaze on some new portraits of this 'Queen of the Movies.'"
This particular copy of the booklet was reputedly owned by pioneering London street photographer William Whiffin.
Gifted from the Pamela Short Collection.
