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Long before Hollywood perfected the ingénue archetype, Mary Pickford defined it. With her cascade of golden curls, delicate features, and expressive eyes, she became the first actress to embody what studios — and audiences — would come to call America’s Sweetheart. But Pickford’s influence extended far beyond her beauty. She shaped the film industry itself,Continue reading “Mary Pickford: The First American Sweetheart”