Routledge - Mary Pickford: Hollywood and the New Woman Book

Explore the life of a cinema icon in Mary Pickford: Hollywood and the New Woman. Part of the Lives of American Women series, this Routledge publication examines how Pickford represented the New Woman of the early 1900s. These women sought more autonomy in their personal and professional lives, balancing education and career ambitions with the emerging mass culture of the era. This biography looks at Pickford's journey from a popular actress to a successful film mogul. It examines her connection to the rise of industrial capitalism and the growing importance of consumer culture. By studying her unprecedented career, readers gain insight into how consumption and leisure shaped happiness and social identity during this transformative period in history. This book is an essential read for those interested in film history, women's studies, and the evolution of Hollywood.