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Pelagia
Mary Pickford

Joan Plowright
Polaire

Pelagia

Pelagia is reputed to have been an actress, dancer and courtesan in Antioch, in what is now Syria. It is said that she converted to Christianity, gave away her possessions and lived as a hermit in the desert, earning sainthood.

Mary Pickford, née Gladys Louise Smith
b. 4-8-1892; Ontario, Canada
d. 5-29-1979; CA

Mary Pickford, known as America's Sweetheart, was a co-founder of the film studio United Artists and one of the original 36 founders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Mary Pickford was mentored by actress Florence Lawrence.

Mary Pickford quotes ~
• “I was forced to live far beyond my years when just a child, now I have reversed the order and I intend to remain young indefinitely.”
• “If you have made mistakes, there is always another chance for you. You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down.”

Joan Plowright
b. 10-28-1929; England

Joan Plowright won a Tony Award in 1961 for her performance in A Taste of Honey.

Polaire, née Emilie Marie Bouchaud
b. 5-14-1874; Agha, Algeria
d. 10-14-1939

French cafe and music hall singer known as Mlle. Polaire began her career at age 15 and went on to act in theatre and films. A gifted comedienne, she was also noted for her figure - a tightly corsetted waist of 14 inches and a 38" bust.

Edna Purviance
b. 10-21-1895; Nevada
d. 1-11-1958; Hollywood

Edna Purviance appeared in more than 30 films with Charlie Chaplin.