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Quote by Mary Pickford

“The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power.”

Quote by Mary Pickford

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Mary Pickford, born on April 8, 1892, in Canada, and died on May 29, 1979, in the United States, was a renowned American actress. She was the first international movie star in film history and known as the 'Mother of American Cinema'. Pickford's acting career spanned two eras: silent films and the early sound era. Her acting style was deeply loved by audiences. more

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