Mary Pickford
Breakthrough Years
1909
Made her film debut with Biograph, quickly becoming The Biograph Girl and a beloved screen presence.
1910
The Biograph Girl became publicly identifiable, with her move to IMP solidifying her burgeoning stardom.
1913
Her move to Famous Players in 1913 and successful features cemented her top star status.
1914
Her starring role in *Tess of the Storm Country* cemented her America's Sweetheart image in features.
1915
Achieved unprecedented global popularity and financial power, solidifying her America's Sweetheart image through various successful features.
1918
Delivered a powerful dual role performance in Stella Maris, further cementing her artistic range and star power.
1929
Her first talkie, *Coquette*, was a huge success, winning her an Oscar and proving her sound adaptability.
