This archive brings together the Mary Pickford collections of Chris Milewski and Pamela Short. High-resolution, non-watermarked scans are available upon request (subject to availability and discretion) by emailing filmiracle[at]yahoo[dot]com. If you notice any errors or can provide additional information, don't hesitate to get in touch. This website is a work in progress and will be updated as new material becomes available.
Mary Pickford on the cover of the April, 1910 issue of Simmons Magazine (NY.) Can this be the first magazine cover to feature the then Biograph actress? I cannot say with all certainty, but it’s the earliest I’ve ever seen and I would say it quite possibly is. (If my memory is correct, the previous earliest that I have seen would be the December 3, 1911 issue of the NY Dramatic Mirror featuring a photo by Frank C. Bangs.) As evidenced by the text on the cover, this distinctive literature features short stories, travel, and illustrated articles. Sprinkled throughout this issue are also photos of several stage actresses, including Charlotte Walker who starred in Belasco’s The Warrens of Virginia — which was Mary’s first performance on Broadway and the first time she used the name “Mary Pickford.” Unfortunately, there is no further mention of Mary within the pages beyond the cover.
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.
