Movie stars salaries might be high today, but on this date in 1916--98 years ago-Mary Pickford became the first female star to sign a million dollar contract. The pioneering silent screen superstar/producer. who was one of the founders of United Artists, agreed to make 12 films in two years. Do you have a favorite Pickford film? Photo of Pickford from 1919 courtesy of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Posted on: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 04:25:24 +0000
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