Chas Buddy Rogers adored Mary. Mary saw him in Wings 1927, and requested he audition for her leading man in "My Best Girl 1927". Actually My Best Girl was her first on screen romantic kiss with Rogers, and a wake-up call for Fairbanks. If you haven't seen the film it is a must. Unfortunately, Pia Zadora tore down Pickfair and destroyed one of the major gems of early Hollywood History, such a loss and many were upset by this including Doug Fairbanks Jr. Ty for posting and keeping this nostalgia alive.
I just read about the time Doug and Mary first met Rudolph Valentino. Mary was mesmerized by Rudy and Douglas was extremely jealous to the point of being very rude to Valentino. Eventually, they all become close friends though. Douglas was one of Rudy's pallbearers at Valentino's very elaborate funeral.
I read that not long ago! Mary said she couldn't understand why he was being that way to Valentino, he had much success in the movies, himself. She had never seen him move so fast, and act so bad to anyone like that! (not exact quote) But as you said, Douglas mellowed out and he became friends with Rudolph, until the latter died!
It's too bad it ended for no reason. And It's sad to hear when actors and actresses become recluses in old age and alcoholics. That seems to happen a lot
Ever since I watched her movie, where she was the daughter of a Irish police officer, sorry movies name has slipped my old brain; I was sold on her acting! And she grab my heart in silence, at that!
The silent presence in Mary’s life was always alcohol. Owen Moore was a drinker, as was every member of her immediate family. And, as those family members began to die prematurely, Mary’s drinking (which Fairbanks hates) picked up. Eventually, even after her divorce from Fairbanks & her marriage to Rogers, as her looks began to deteriorate & she gained weight, she retreated into the bottle behind the walls of Pickfair, & never left again. The honorary Oscar she received at Pickfair, which can still be seen today, shocked most of the people who viewed it. Mary’s last sound film, “Secrets”, with Leslie Howard, is a witness to her acting power. She could easily (& should) have continued to act. She did charity work, wrote a book, & adopted two children (which did not work out), but it was all in vain. Pickford & Fairbanks’ worst mistake was to separate & divorce. Neither of them ever recovered... Here’s to them both, “by the clock”. And here’s to all their wonderful films! Gone, but never forgotten! 🥂
Alcohol also eventually put her into her bed, with a drink in her nightstand, & that is basically where she remained. Very few people were allowed in to see her from that point on.
@@rustyruss2962 I think that Rogers being so much younger did not help. Her world had quite literally disappeared, & Rogers always looked good. I heard that she went to France, I think to accept an award, & I heard that when she saw photos of herself, that was the end. After that she went into her reclusive stage. It was such a shame, because she easily could have continued on. I honestly believe, however, that the divorce from Fairbanks is really what did them both in, in the end.
I'm glad both of your channels are going. I remember reading you were having a bit of a problem with copyright law or something. This is a wonderful way to keep the memory of the American Movie heritage alive, thank you.
@@ageofvintage2106 Couldn't agree more, you work so hard & both you're channel's are absolutely amazing Love Love from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺📽🎬💛💜💖💙❤💚💕💕💕💕💕🌹🌹⚘⚘💋💋💋
Others suggestions : Tippi Hedren and Sue Lyon. This is Black History Month, it would be cool, if you release videos about black icons... I already made those suggestions : Cab Calloway, Joséphine Baker, Lena Horne,Nat King Cole...
One thing I also love with these old moviestars private lifes are the many pets and beautiful horses they had, that could in some cases have bin instead of children, because not many of them had kids. They earned a lot of money in the golden age, thats why there are so many big mansions in Hollywood, big monuments from the good old days......
It was such different time me be 60 I don’t know lot this oldies but my name but I’m fascinated by them True Stars ⭐️ different breed of people from that time period world 🌍 turning into know it all CRYBABIES
A fearless women who beat the studio heads at negotiating. However, it is generally recognized that Florence Lawrence was the first female cinema star to have her name in lights. Max Linder, the first male.
That was great love just like Paulette Goddard and Charlie Chaplin, a tumultuous love story but often a passionate love isn't without storms. A movie should be made about this two icons of the silent era. Very few stars of that era are portrayed on the screen.
She was probably the first woman genius ever. She not only made HUNDREDS of films but built and funded the Motion Picture Home and Hospital for retired stars who had small amounts of money left. She also gave away and funded many many more things, she was one of a kind. Shame on the City of Los Angeles letting them tear down her home Pickfair.
Thanks for this video, a little before my time but love the photography those days some great shots. They always dressed so classy back then. Thanks again for your great work. Brenton.
@@emilymalden3310 Hi Emily, couldn't agree with you more, classy dressers, elegance personified, not like the rubbish clothes they wear these days. Nothing left to the imagination. I have always read, you should leave them guessing .Love Love from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺📽🎬💖💙💚💕💜💛🎬📽⚘⚘⚘💕💕💋💋
Mary Pickford really had influenced the female women´s fashion world wide. What she has worn and how she had appeared very much reminds me of the generqtion of my grandmother ( born in 1987 )
Valentino and Fairbanks were extremely close friends along with Chaplin and Keaton. Im surprised you havent spoken about Valentino. Fairbanks was his best man and a pollbearer at his funeral. Some of there home movies are hilarious. There are some great pics of Rudy and Charlie as well. Its also a shame they let PickFair and Falcons Lair be torn down. They should have been put on the national registries. It came out years later the Person that bought PickFair said it was haunted so it was torn down and another house was built. That's Disgraceful.
Well done presentations, but please stop calling movie people “royalty”, or “ stars”. Those appellations belong to others who are not fabrications, or fabricators. It’s not reality.
I liked your video but you seem to jump out of sequence quite a bit, making you hard to follow. You went from Pickford’s marriage to Buddy Rogers back to the Douglas Fairbanks breakup, messing up the content. I have seen it done in your other videos but not to this extent. Try to tighten things up, if you would.
I'm confused, at around 11:10, she gets married to Bunny Rogers and it says they will be married for the rest of Pickford's life, then it says they get divorced in 1936 as their marriage was unsalvageable. Whose marriage?
It’s Davies, not Davis (Marion). I’ve watched several of your videos and they are riddled with inaccuracies. You should hire someone to help you make credible videos. You can’t be much of an old movie buff because your mistakes should be obvious to you. I’m not trying to be mean. Accurate information should be of the utmost importance to you.
You make it sound like did nothing else. She was a great business woman, helped the poor, had many functions. Yes true shed8d become a recluse, but not until later. I won't be recommending this video.
SO BOTH COMMITTED ADULTUERY? I HOPE THEY REPENTED AND WENT BACK TO THEIR SPOUSES OR JUST DIVORCE THEIR SPOUESS THIS IS WHAT HOLLYWOOD IS MADE OF NO MORALS
She appears to be a great business woman. She was ahead of her time She was a great philanthropist.
She was amazing!
Chas Buddy Rogers adored Mary. Mary saw him in Wings 1927, and requested he audition for her leading man in "My Best Girl 1927". Actually My Best Girl was her first on screen romantic kiss with Rogers, and a wake-up call for Fairbanks. If you haven't seen the film it is a must. Unfortunately, Pia Zadora tore down Pickfair and destroyed one of the major gems of early Hollywood History, such a loss and many were upset by this including Doug Fairbanks Jr.
Ty for posting and keeping this nostalgia alive.
Pia did that was sad
I really dislike Pia.
@@rustyruss2962Terrible
Her beauty is timeless
Yes sir
I just read about the time Doug and Mary first met Rudolph Valentino. Mary was mesmerized by Rudy and Douglas was extremely jealous to the point of being very rude to Valentino. Eventually, they all become close friends though. Douglas was one of Rudy's pallbearers at Valentino's very elaborate funeral.
I read that not long ago! Mary said she couldn't understand why he was being that way to Valentino, he had much success in the movies, himself. She had never seen him move so fast, and act so bad to anyone like that! (not exact quote) But as you said, Douglas mellowed out and he became friends with Rudolph, until the latter died!
It's too bad it ended for no reason. And It's sad to hear when actors and actresses become recluses in old age and alcoholics. That seems to happen a lot
This lady was a real trailblazer!!!... The amount she earned 1915/1916... Was AMAZING!!!... Not heard of,males let ALONE females 👑
Yesyes
Ever since I watched her movie, where she was the daughter of a Irish police officer, sorry movies name has slipped my old brain; I was sold on her acting! And she grab my heart in silence, at that!
The movie is Little Annie Rooney, which came out in 1925. Great performance.
She was utterly gorgeous and a real business woman. Loved all their films
The silent presence in Mary’s life was always alcohol. Owen Moore was a drinker, as was every member of her immediate family. And, as those family members began to die prematurely, Mary’s drinking (which Fairbanks hates) picked up. Eventually, even after her divorce from Fairbanks & her marriage to Rogers, as her looks began to deteriorate & she gained weight, she retreated into the bottle behind the walls of Pickfair, & never left again. The honorary Oscar she received at Pickfair, which can still be seen today, shocked most of the people who viewed it.
Mary’s last sound film, “Secrets”, with Leslie Howard, is a witness to her acting power. She could easily (& should) have continued to act. She did charity work, wrote a book, & adopted two children (which did not work out), but it was all in vain.
Pickford & Fairbanks’ worst mistake was to separate & divorce. Neither of them ever recovered... Here’s to them both, “by the clock”. And here’s to all their wonderful films! Gone, but never forgotten! 🥂
I knew someone who worked for her. Yes. her drinking made her an unpleasant person tio work for.
Alcohol also eventually put her into her bed, with a drink in her nightstand, & that is basically where she remained. Very few people were allowed in to see her from that point on.
Getting ole no fun but with being America’s sweet ❤️I’m sure it was much worse
@@rustyruss2962 I think that Rogers being so much younger did not help. Her world had quite literally disappeared, & Rogers always looked good. I heard that she went to France, I think to accept an award, & I heard that when she saw photos of herself, that was the end. After that she went into her reclusive stage.
It was such a shame, because she easily could have continued on. I honestly believe, however, that the divorce from Fairbanks is really what did them both in, in the end.
@@cherchezlavache5183 yes I agree
Well done video, I adore old Hollywood and it’s old secrets dug up for us to discuss.
Nothing is worse than regret in your life.
I'm glad both of your channels are going. I remember reading you were having a bit of a problem with copyright law or something. This is a wonderful way to keep the memory of the American Movie heritage alive, thank you.
Thank you so much! 🙂 These kind of comments make me wanna continue my work!! Thank you for watching my videos and writing a comment! ❤️
@@ageofvintage2106 Couldn't agree more, you work so hard & both you're channel's are absolutely amazing Love Love from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺📽🎬💛💜💖💙❤💚💕💕💕💕💕🌹🌹⚘⚘💋💋💋
Others suggestions : Tippi Hedren and Sue Lyon.
This is Black History Month, it would be cool, if you release videos about black icons... I already made those suggestions : Cab Calloway, Joséphine Baker, Lena Horne,Nat King Cole...
Thank you for posting these wonderful stories from the past
Dorthey Dandridge
I think Mary Pickford was just so beautiful.
I Agree
One thing I also love with these old moviestars private lifes are the many pets and beautiful horses they had, that could in some cases have bin instead of children, because not many of them had kids. They earned a lot of money in the golden age, thats why there are so many big mansions in Hollywood, big monuments from the good old days......
It was such different time me be 60 I don’t know lot this oldies but my name but I’m fascinated by them True Stars ⭐️ different breed of people from that time period world 🌍 turning into know it all CRYBABIES
Buddy Rogers was Mary's 3rd and best husband. Their marriage lasted for the rest of her life.
He was known to be a nice guy as well. My late mom received a letter from him back in the day, she liked his music.
Anthony Slide, supposed Film Historian , has written that Buddy was gay.
Yes, she was a brilliant woman and i believe they showed her in her home in the late 1970s. She always remained beautiful with class.
Buddy was Good Man
101 years ago...Wow!
A fearless women who beat the studio heads at negotiating.
However, it is generally recognized that Florence Lawrence was the first female cinema star to have her name in lights. Max Linder, the first male.
That was great love just like Paulette Goddard and Charlie Chaplin, a tumultuous love story but often a passionate love isn't without storms. A movie should be made about this two icons of the silent era. Very few stars of that era are portrayed on the screen.
Love your channel and I can’t thank you enough for keeping this era and its stars alive for new generations ❤️❤️❤️
She was probably the first woman genius ever. She not only made HUNDREDS of films but built and funded the Motion Picture Home and Hospital for retired stars who had small amounts of money left. She also gave away and funded many many more things, she was one of a kind. Shame on the City of Los Angeles letting them tear down her home Pickfair.
Thanks for this video, a little before my time but love the photography those days some great shots. They always dressed so classy back then. Thanks again for your great work. Brenton.
So true.
@@emilymalden3310 Hi Emily, couldn't agree with you more, classy dressers, elegance personified, not like the rubbish clothes they wear these days. Nothing left to the imagination. I have always read, you should leave them guessing .Love Love from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺📽🎬💖💙💚💕💜💛🎬📽⚘⚘⚘💕💕💋💋
From the same era, what about Rudolph Valentino next ?
Yes! Valentino!
Mary Pickford really had influenced the female women´s fashion world wide. What she has worn and how she had appeared very much reminds me of the generqtion of my grandmother ( born in 1987 )
Celebrity hookups are usually a recipe disaster. But they never learn.
They, along with others, formed United Artists.
Valentino and Fairbanks were extremely close friends along with Chaplin and Keaton. Im surprised you havent spoken about Valentino. Fairbanks was his best man and a pollbearer at his funeral. Some of there home movies are hilarious. There are some great pics of Rudy and Charlie as well. Its also a shame they let PickFair and Falcons Lair be torn down. They should have been put on the national registries. It came out years later the Person that bought PickFair said it was haunted so it was torn down and another house was built. That's Disgraceful.
Well said! I love Valentino!❤
You call Mary Pickford Americas Sweetheart agreement. Born in Toronto Canada call her Canadian Sweetheart too
Thank you to vintage post for this a2esome couple those were the days of the early Hollywood era 😅😅😅😅😅
Mary was drinking before her mother died, her brother Jack Pickford and their mother were all drinkers. It infuriated Fairbanks.
You forgot to mention that Mary Pickford stormed David Belasco Broadway office and “that her life depends on it” little dynamo of a woman
I can't see them without thinking of Pia Zadora tearing down Pickfair. It makes me sick. 😫 Can't believe it was allowed.
Supposedly there were ghosts in Pickfair, that is until Pia Zadora bought it and actually had it torn down!!!!!!
Total architectural heritage destruction. Should have been listed and protected.
Zadora was celebrity trash, what a shame what she did to Pickfair.
Why????? Temporary insanity? Or just stupidity?
@@diamondtiara84 stupidity and selfishness. whatever happened to pia zadora? nobody knows now 😺 and nobody cares!
The constant SUBSCRIBE button popping up is annoying !!!
Sadly, I heard Mary was not a great mom to her adopted kids.
I think it goes back too childhood she never had didn’t know how be Mom
She should have taken him back they clearly still loved each other.
And still are. Most celebrities are on drugs
This is father & mother of hollywood
So many celebrities were alcoholics or drug addicts (or both).
IN THE 70s SHE SENT MY FAMILY A LETTER TO HELP WITH MY SISTER'S LEG BRACES STOLEN...
Thanks love it
I love your channel 👌❤️
I love your channel
Well, this was sad. I cant imagine living in the place your late ex husband built with you. What happened to that house?
I believe it has been demolished
Wait a sec, photos of Fairbanks Jr. and Sr are all mixed up? With the fake tan, I can't discern father from son.
A lot of missing information...
Well done presentations, but please stop calling movie people “royalty”, or “ stars”. Those appellations belong to others who are not fabrications, or fabricators. It’s not reality.
she lived a long life for a alcoholic.. they should have stayed together..
Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks DID NOT have an "AFFAIR", they were MARRIED!!!!
I believe he’s referencing before they were married
"Griffith" doesn't end in an S.
Life is unpredictable, not just marriages of movie stars.
I liked your video but you seem to jump out of sequence quite a bit, making you hard to follow. You went from Pickford’s marriage to Buddy Rogers back to the Douglas Fairbanks breakup, messing up the content. I have seen it done in your other videos but not to this extent. Try to tighten things up, if you would.
Mary looked like Vilmy Bankey, who costarred with Valentino in "The Son of the Sheik."
I'm confused, at around 11:10, she gets married to Bunny Rogers and it says they will be married for the rest of Pickford's life, then it says they get divorced in 1936 as their marriage was unsalvageable. Whose marriage?
It's Marion Davies not Davis....
Please more silent actors
Valentino!
Mary Pickford wrote an excellent book called, "Why not try God?" that can be found on the internet.
Goodness was Douglas Fairbanks TAN!
What of the tragic ending?
They. Were. Married.
Fairbanks divorced his wife to marry Mary , for no good cause , but that he wanted a younger and more beautiful bride .
It was a bit like Charles and Camilla
I just subscribed, so could you please stop putting the subscribe button in the middle of the program? It is very annoying!
Was Mary Pickford famous in Italy ? My Italian friend said she was not ! But I think she is wrong !
Tragically?! They wanted for nothing…
I could listen to you read the label of a shampoo bottle @ageofvintage
It’s Davies, not Davis (Marion). I’ve watched several of your videos and they are riddled with inaccuracies. You should hire someone to help you make credible videos. You can’t be much of an old movie buff because your mistakes should be obvious to you. I’m not trying to be mean. Accurate information should be of the utmost importance to you.
Doug was always as brown as a pecan .
It wasnt an affair they were married !
You make it sound like did nothing else. She was a great business woman, helped the poor, had many functions. Yes true shed8d become a recluse, but not until later. I won't be recommending this video.
Are you thoughty 2? You sure sound like him.
most famous celebrity couple until Sonny and Cher.
Not Bogey and Bacall?
You repeat many facts over and over. Is that on purpose?
Jesus marriage meant nothing in those days. Thank goodness there's less people getting married nowadays
The constant "Subscribe" pop-up is the reason I won't subscribe to this channel and have added it to my Do Not Recommend Channel list
SO BOTH COMMITTED ADULTUERY? I HOPE THEY REPENTED AND WENT BACK TO THEIR SPOUSES OR JUST DIVORCE THEIR SPOUESS THIS IS WHAT HOLLYWOOD IS MADE OF NO MORALS
Why is there a question mark at the end of the title? It makes it nonsensical as it's not a question. Is English your second language perhaps?