Lottie Pickford

Lottie Pickford
Pickford, c. 1920
Born
Charlotte Smith

(1893-06-09)June 9, 1893
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
DiedDecember 9, 1936(1936-12-09) (aged 43)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale
Other namesLottie Pickford Forrest
OccupationActress
Years active1900–1925
Spouses
Alfred Rupp
​
​
(m. 1915; div. 1920)​
​
​
(m. 1922; div. 1927)​
Russel O. Gillard
​
​
(m. 1929; div. 1933)​
John William Lock
​
(m. 1933)​
Children1
MotherJohn Charles Smith and Charlotte Hennessy
RelativesMary Pickford (sister)
Jack Pickford (brother)

Charlotte Smith (June 9, 1893 – December 9, 1936), known professionally as Lottie Pickford, was a Canadian-American silent film actress and socialite. She was the younger sister of fellow actress Mary Pickford and elder sister of actor Jack Pickford.

One of her best known roles was in The Diamond from the Sky directed by William Desmond Taylor in 1915. Pickford's career often is overshadowed by that of her siblings and though she was a notable figure in the 1920s, her films and role in the Pickford acting family largely are forgotten.

Early years

Born to John Charles Smith and Charlotte Hennessy, Lottie Pickford was named for her mother.[1] She was the middle child, born a year and two months after her sister Gladys Smith and three years before her brother John Charles Smith, who was known as Jack. She quickly became her father's favorite, much to her sister's annoyance.[2] After mistakenly believing she was a boy when first born, her father lovingly gave her the boyish nickname Chuckie.[2] Their father, John Charles Smith, died in 1898 and eldest sibling Gladys took on responsibilities. Lottie and Jack became extremely close, banding together against Gladys, whom they saw as strict.[3] Lottie idolized her brother Jack, and they remained close throughout their lifetimes.[4] Despite her sometimes tense relationship with her sister, Lottie was protective of her, and once jumped on D. W. Griffith to defend her sister during a heated argument with the director.[5]

In need of extra income, the family began to act. On January 8, 1900, Gladys and Lottie appeared in The Silver King. Lottie either was offered a lesser sum than her sister or was part of a packaged deal.[6] The family eventually moved to New York City where they all acted in various productions, sometimes together, sometimes not. At one point, Lottie and Gladys had to travel on their own for one production.[4] Of the family, Gladys was the breakout star. Her family members usually were attached to her as a contractual stipulation.[4][7] After she started in films, Gladys took the name Mary Pickford. Lottie and Jack also took the surname Pickford in their acting careers. Mary was influential in getting her siblings on the payroll after she started acting in films.[8]

Film career

In 1907, Mary adopted the stage name Mary Pickford. The rest of the family adopted the Pickford name by the time they began appearing in films. Mary signed with D.W. Griffith's Biograph Company in 1909 and secured work for her siblings.

The House of Bondage (1914) poster

Between 1909 and 1910, Mary made eighty shorts, Jack made twenty-eight, and Lottie made twenty-five.[9] Of the three Pickfords, Lottie's talents were considered the weakest.[citation needed] Actress Linda Arvidson said Mary had claimed her sister was not pretty enough for films, and had done her best to keep her away from Biograph.[9] When the Biograph Company departed for California, Lottie Pickford and her mother were left behind. She would eventually join her sister in California.[10]

Away from her elder sister, Pickford's first starring role came in 1914 in The House of Bondage. It was a vice film, with Pickford playing a prostitute, in stark contrast to her sister's image as "America's Sweetheart". The film did not receive good reviews, being considered too crude.[11] In 1915, Pickford appeared in Fanchon, the Cricket, opposite both her siblings. It is the only film in which all three Pickford siblings appear. It was thought lost until rediscovered in the 20th century at the British Film Institute.[12]

Pickford starred in The Diamond from the Sky serial (1915) although, to her humiliation, she was only given the role after Mary turned it down. A Photoplay article from around the time of the release declared her "Pickford the Second!" and compared her to her sister, albeit as a worthy sequel.[11] The serial was jeopardized when she became pregnant. This incident put her on the unofficial Hollywood blacklist for a short time.[13] Pickford performed in only five roles between 1915 and 1918, when she took a break from acting.

After divorcing her first husband, Pickford next starred in 1921's They Shall Pay which co-starred Allan Forrest, her future husband. Pickford again took several years' time off from acting before returning in a minor role in the 1924 film Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall.[14] Her final role was opposite her brother-in-law Douglas Fairbanks Sr. in Don Q Son of Zorro in 1925. During her career, Pickford starred in eight features, and her brother starred in over 40 features.[15]

Personal life

Pickford was a socialite and partying was her first love. She and her brother Jack both struggled with alcoholism. Her parties were legendary and lasted until morning with plentiful drugs and alcohol and nudity. Pickford's maid recalled that when they heard Mary's car pulling in, Pickford and her friends would "Jump into their knickers!"[13] Despite her reputation as a party girl, Pickford was considered to be down to earth, friendly, sweet, and unpretentious.[16]

Marriages

Fairbanks, Mary Pickford Rupp (daughter of Lottie Pickford) and Mary Pickford. December 1921 Photoplay, Page 80.

On an unknown date in 1915, before the release of The Diamond from the Sky, Pickford quietly married New York broker Alfred Rupp. The couple had a daughter in 1915, Mary Pickford Rupp (1915-1984), who later was renamed Gwynne Rupp.[13] The couple separated in 1919 and divorced the following year.[17] For unknown reasons, Pickford allowed her mother Charlotte to legally adopt her daughter, who was renamed Gwynne in 1920. Pickford did not comment to the press on the matter, other than to say she never would marry again.[16] Gwynne lived with her grandmother until Charlotte, Sr.'s death in 1928. At that time, Gwynne's aunt, Mary Pickford, took custody of her. This arrangement lasted until Gwynne married radio announcer Hugh "Bud" Ernst in June 1939.[18]

Lottie Pickford did marry again, to actor Allan Forrest, in January 1922.[19] She obtained a divorce from Forrest in Paris in 1927.[20] On July 22, 1929, she married Russel O. Gillard, an undertaker from Los Angeles.[21] They divorced in February 1933 on charges of "extreme cruelty" by her husband.[22][23] Later that year, Pickford married a Pittsburgh society man named John William Lock. They remained married until her early death in 1936.[24]

Death

On December 9, 1936, Pickford suffered a heart attack at the age of 43. She was said to have been in failing health for three years, related to alcohol abuse. She died at her home in Beverly Hills.[24] Her funeral was held on December 13 at Wee Kirk o' the Heather Church in Glendale, California.[25] She is buried in the Pickford family plot in Forest Lawn Cemetery.[26]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes a lost or presumed lost film.
Short Subject
Year Film Role Notes
1909 Two Memories †
1909 The Faded Lilies
1909 The Necklace
1909 The Cardinal's Conspiracy The Princess' Servant Unconfirmed
1909 Tender Hearts Nellie's Friend
1909 The Slave A Dancer
1909 A Strange Meeting At Party
1909 The Better Way Puritan
1909 The Indian Runner's Romance Indian Unconfirmed
1909 The Little Darling
1909 The Hessian Renegades
1909 Getting Even Party Guest
1909 The Broken Locket
1909 His Lost Love At Wedding
1909 What's Your Hurry?
1909 The Light That Came
1909 In the Window Recess †
1909 Through the Breakers At the Ball
1909 The Red Man's View Minnewanna
1909 The Test A Maid Unconfirmed
1909 To Save Her Soul
1910 The Woman from Mellon's Young Woman Unconfirmed
1910 The Newlyweds †
1910 The Smoker
1910 The Tenderfoot's Triumph †
1910 A Knot in the Plot †
1910 A Victim of Jealousy
1910 Serious Sixteen
1910 The Call to Arms
1910 Unexpected Help
1910 The Affair of an Egg
1910 A Summer Idyll †
1910 You Saved My Life †
1910 The Oath and the Man †
1910 Examination Day at School
1910 A Gold Necklace Nellie
1910 The Broken Doll † Townswoman
1910 Two Little Waifs †
1910 Simple Charity In Hallway
1910 A Plain Song † Storemate
1910 A Child's Stratagem †
1910 Happy Jack, a Hero At Party
1910 The Golden Supper † Flower Girl
1910 His Sister-In-Law † Eva
1910 White Roses † At Party
1911 The Two Paths At Party
1911 The Italian Barber At Ball
1911 The Midnight Marauder Mrs. Henry Blowhard
1911 Help Wanted † In Corridor
1911 His Trust Woman at Farewell
1911 The Dream Bess - the Typewriter Uncredited
1911 Fate's Turning
1911 A Wreath of Orange Blossoms †
1911 Three Sisters † At Dancing Academy
1911 Sweet Memories Young Lettie Terrell
1911 The Lighthouse Keeper Wedding Guest Uncredited
1911 The Toss of a Coin
1911 Who's Who † Georgia
1911 The Courting of Mary †
1911 Love at Gloucester Port Alice Newall
1911 Little Red Riding Hood †
1912 Love Finds the Way Margaret Durand - Jack's Sweetheart
1912 The Belle of New Orleans †
1912 Rescued by Wireless Grace Langton Credited as Lottie Smith
1912 A Mardi Gras Mix-Up † Paul's wife
1912 The Pilgrimage † Gretchen
1912 A Beast at Bay Unconfirmed role
1912 Into the Jungle Mary
1912 The Girl Strikers † Ann
1912 Lena and the Geese
1912 Love's Diary † Kate Morgan - the Stenographer
1912 A Child's Remorse †
1913 When a Girl Loves † Betty
1913 For Old Time's Sake †
1913 Granny † Eileen - an Orphan
1915 Curly
Film
Year Title Role Notes
1914 The House of Bondage † Mary Denbigh
1915 The Diamond from the Sky † Esther Stanley, the Gypsy Heroine
1915 Fanchon, the Cricket Madelon Incomplete film, 3 1/2 of 5 films survive
1916 The Reward of Patience † Edith Penfield
1917 On the Level † Eleanore Duke
1918 Mile-a-Minute Kendall † Rosalynde d'Aubre
1918 The Man from Funeral Range † Dixie
1921 They Shall Pay Margaret Seldon
1924 Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall Jennie Faxton Credited as Lottie Pickford Forrest
1925 Don Q, Son of Zorro Lola Credited as Lottie Pickford Forrest

Footnotes

  1. ^ (Whitfield 1997, p. 8)
  2. ^ a b (Whitfield 1997, p. 14)
  3. ^ (Whitfield 1997, p. 18)
  4. ^ a b c (Whitfield 1997, p. 42)
  5. ^ (Whitfield 1997, pp. 95–96)
  6. ^ (Whitfield 1997, p. 22)
  7. ^ (Whitfield 1997, p. 62)
  8. ^ (Whitfield 1997, p. 82)
  9. ^ a b (Whitfield 1997, p. 89)
  10. ^ (Whitfield 1997, p. 110)
  11. ^ a b (Whitfield 1997, p. 171)
  12. ^ Cade, Mary Ann. "The Lost Film Files". silentsaregolden.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  13. ^ a b c (Whitfield 1997, p. 172)
  14. ^ (Whitfield 1997, p. 240)
  15. ^ (Whitfield 1997, p. 305)
  16. ^ a b (Whitfield 1997, p. 222)
  17. ^ (Whitfield 1997, p. 188)
  18. ^ "Niece of Mary Pickford Weds Radio Announcer". Ottawa Citizen. June 1, 1939. p. 23. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  19. ^ "Lottie Pickford To Wed For Second Time Tonight". The Baltimore Sun. January 7, 1922. p. 2.
  20. ^ "Lottie Pickford Divorced". Reading Eagle. February 16, 1928. p. 4. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  21. ^ "Lottie Pickford on Third Honeymoon". Berkeley Daily Gazette. July 24, 1929. p. 7. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  22. ^ "Lottie Pickford Obtains Divorce". The New York Times. February 17, 1933.
  23. ^ "Mary's Sister Is Given Divorce". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. February 17, 1933. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  24. ^ a b "Lottie Pickford Dies After Lengthy Illness". The Evening Independent. December 10, 1936. p. 1. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  25. ^ "ASSOCIATES AT RITES FOR LOTTIE PICKFORD; More Than 150 Friends Gather at Wee Kirk o' the Heather for Funeral in Hollywood". The New York Times. December 13, 1936.
  26. ^ (Whitfield 1997, pp. 305–307)

References

  • Whitfield, Eileen (1997). Pickford, The Woman Who Made Hollywood. Lexington, Ky: Lexington : University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 0-8131-2045-4.

Further reading

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lottie Pickford.

Read other articles:

Koneksionisme

Edward Lee Thorndike, tokoh psikologi pendidikan yang mengembangkan teori koneksionisme. Koneksionisme atau teori coba-coba adalah sebuah teori belajar yang dikemukakan oleh Edward Lee Thorndike. Teori ini menyatakan bahwa perilaku setiap makhluk hidup merupakan hubungan antara rangsangan dan tanggapan.[1] Prinsip dari teori koneksionisme adalah asosiasi.[2] Pengembangan teori koneksionisme didasarkan kepada percobaan oleh Thorndike yang dilakukannya terhadap ayam dan kucing.&...

 

Jalan Tol Lhokseumawe-Sigli

Jalan Tol Lhokseumawe-SigliInformasi ruteDikelola oleh PT Hutama Marga Waskita (HMW)Panjang:157.00 km (97,56 mi)Persimpangan besarUjung Selatan: Jalan Tol Langsa-LhokseumaweUjung Utara: Jalan Tol Sigli-Banda AcehLetakKota besar:PidieKabupaten Pidie JayaBireuenLhokseumaweSistem jalan bebas hambatanAH 25 Sistem Jalan di Indonesia Jalan Tol Jalan raya Jalan Tol Lhokseumawe - Sigli adalah ruas Tol yang terdapat di Provinsi Aceh, menghubungkan Kabupaten Pidie, Pidie Jaya, Bireun dan Kot...

 

Program New Frontiers

Header situs web program New Frontiers, per Januari 2016.[1] Program New Frontiers adalah serangkaian misi penjelajahan ruang angkasa yang sedang dilakukan oleh NASA dengan tujuan meneliti kembali beberapa benda Tata Surya, termasuk planet katai Pluto. NASA mengajak ilmuwan domestik maupun internasional untuk menyerahkan proposal misi bagi program ini.[2] New Frontiers dibangun di atas pendekatan inovatif yang digunakan oleh Program Discovery dan Explorer. Program ini dirancan...

العلاقات الأمريكية الطاجيكية

العلاقات الأمريكية الطاجيكستانية الولايات المتحدة طاجيكستان   الولايات المتحدة   طاجيكستان تعديل مصدري - تعديل   العلاقات الأمريكية الطاجيكستانية هي العلاقات الثنائية التي تجمع بين الولايات المتحدة وطاجيكستان.[1][2][3][4][5] مقارنة بين البل�...

 

2003 Cannes Film Festival

2003 Cannes Film FestivalOfficial poster of the 56th Cannes Film Festival featuring an original illustration by Jenny Holzer.[1]Opening filmFanfan la TulipeClosing filmCharlie: The Life and Artof Charles ChaplinLocationCannes, FranceFounded1946AwardsPalme d'Or: ElephantHosted byMonica BellucciNo. of films20 (In Competition)[2]19 (Un Certain Regard)19 (Out of Competition)20 (Cinéfondation)9 Short Films Competition)Festival date14 May 2003 (2003-05-14) – 25...

 

Jacob Bjerknes

Pour les articles homonymes, voir Bonnevie et Bjerknes. Jacob BjerknesBiographieNaissance 2 novembre 1897Stockholm ou NorvègeDécès 7 juillet 1975 (à 77 ans)Los AngelesSépulture Cimetière de Notre-Sauveur (depuis le 25 septembre 1975)Nom de naissance Jakob Aall Bonnevie BjerknesNationalités norvégienneaméricaineFormation Université d'OsloActivités Météorologue, climatologuePère Wilhelm BjerknesFratrie Kristian Bjerknes (d)Wilhelm Bjerknes (d)Autres informationsA travaillé ...

List of United States Supreme Court cases, volume 158

Supreme Court of the United States38°53′26″N 77°00′16″W / 38.89056°N 77.00444°W / 38.89056; -77.00444EstablishedMarch 4, 1789; 235 years ago (1789-03-04)LocationWashington, D.C.Coordinates38°53′26″N 77°00′16″W / 38.89056°N 77.00444°W / 38.89056; -77.00444Composition methodPresidential nomination with Senate confirmationAuthorized byConstitution of the United States, Art. III, § 1Judge term lengthl...

 

Prvi razred 1922-1923

Prvi razred 1922-1923 Competizione Prvi razred Sport Calcio Edizione 4ª Organizzatore Varie sottofederazioni Luogo Regno dei Serbi, Croati e Sloveni Cronologia della competizione 1921-22 1923-24 Manuale La Prvi razred 1922./23. (in lingua italiana prima classe 1922-23), in cirillico Први разред 1922./23., fu la quarta edizione della massima divisione delle varie sottofederazioni (podsaveze) in cui era diviso il sistema calcistico del Regno dei Serbi, Croati e Sloveni. Le vincenti ...

 

趙家驤

追晉陸軍二級上將趙家驤將軍个人资料出生1910年 大清河南省衛輝府汲縣逝世1958年8月23日(1958歲—08—23)（47—48歲） † 中華民國福建省金門縣国籍 中華民國政党 中國國民黨获奖 青天白日勳章（追贈）军事背景效忠 中華民國服役 國民革命軍 中華民國陸軍服役时间1924年－1958年军衔 二級上將 （追晉）部队四十七師指挥東北剿匪總司令部參謀長陸軍�...

Zachariah Chandler

American businessman and politician Zachariah ChandlerUnited States Senatorfrom MichiganIn officeFebruary 22, 1879 – November 1, 1879Preceded byIsaac P. ChristiancySucceeded byHenry P. BaldwinIn officeMarch 4, 1857 – March 3, 1875Preceded byLewis CassSucceeded byIsaac P. ChristiancyChair of the Republican National CommitteeIn officeJune 1876 – November 1, 1879Preceded byEdwin D. MorganSucceeded byJ. Donald Cameron12th United States Secretary of the InteriorIn ...

 

Électromagnétisme

ÉlectromagnétismePlasma 60e dans un globe à effet corona.Objets Interaction électromagnétiqueélectricitéHistoire Chronologie de l'électromagnétisme et de l'optique classiquemodifier - modifier le code - modifier Wikidata L'électromagnétisme, aussi appelé interaction électromagnétique, est la branche de la physique qui étudie les interactions entre particules chargées électriquement, qu'elles soient au repos ou en mouvement, et plus généralement les effets de l'électric...

 

American Airlines Center

American Airlines CenterThe Hangar, AAC Informazioni generaliStato Stati Uniti Ubicazione2500 Victory Avenue Dallas, Texas 75201 Inizio lavori1º settembre 1999 Inaugurazione17 luglio 2001 Costo420 milioni di dollari ProprietarioCenter Operating Company, L.P. ProgettoDavid M. Schwarz/Architectural ServicesHKSJohnson/McKibben Architects Prog. strutturaleWalter P Moore Engineers and Consultants Intitolato aAmerican Airlines Informazioni tecnichePosti a sedereBasket: 19.200Hockey: 18.532Con...

大字 (数字)

この項目には、一部のコンピュータや閲覧ソフトで表示できない文字が含まれています（詳細）。 数字の大字（だいじ）は、漢数字の一種。通常用いる単純な字形の漢数字（小字）の代わりに同じ音の別の漢字を用いるものである。 概要 壱万円日本銀行券（「壱」が大字） 弐千円日本銀行券（「弐」が大字） 漢数字には「一」「二」「三」と続く小字と、「壱」「�...

 

جيل آيرلاند

جيل آيرلاند Jill Ireland جيل آيرلاند بدور «ماريان ستاريت» وكريستوفر شيا بدور «الابن» في المسلسل التلفزيوني (شين). معلومات شخصية اسم الولادة جيل آيرلاند الميلاد 24 أبريل 1936(1936-04-24)[1]لندن، إنكلترا،  المملكة المتحدة[1] الوفاة 18 مايو 1990 (54 سنة) [1]ماليبو، كاليفورنيا،  �...

 

Vyškov

Questa voce sull'argomento centri abitati della Moravia Meridionale è solo un abbozzo. Contribuisci a migliorarla secondo le convenzioni di Wikipedia. Vyškovcittà Vyškov – Veduta LocalizzazioneStato Rep. Ceca Regione Moravia Meridionale DistrettoVyškov AmministrazioneSindacoMichael Sneobova TerritorioCoordinate49°16′37.99″N 16°59′55.68″E / 49.27722°N 16.9988°E49.27722; 16.9988 (Vyškov)Coordinate: 49°16′37.99″N 16°59′55.68″E࿯...

Air terjun Saliu

Air Terjun Saliu Informasi Lokasi Dusun Baru, Desa Bonto Manurung, Kecamatan Tompobulu, Kabupaten Maros, Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan. Negara  Indonesia Koordinat 5°08′22″S 119°48′49″E / 5.1394397°S 119.8136792°E / -5.1394397; 119.8136792Koordinat: 5°08′22″S 119°48′49″E / 5.1394397°S 119.8136792°E / -5.1394397; 119.8136792 Pemilik Jenis objek wisata Air terjun Air Terjun Saliu adalah salah satu air terjun yang berada t...

 

Савинков, Борис Викторович

В Википедии есть статьи о других людях с такой фамилией, см. Савинков. Борис Викторович Савинков Дата рождения 19 (31) января 1879 или 31 января 1879(1879-01-31)[1] Место рождения Харьков, Российская империя[2] Дата смерти 7 мая 1925(1925-05-07)[2][3][…] (46 лет) Место смерт�...

 

Pisangan Timur, Pulo Gadung, Jakarta Timur

Pisangan TimurKelurahanNegara IndonesiaProvinsiDaerah Khusus Ibukota JakartaKota AdministrasiJakarta TimurKecamatanPulo GadungKodepos13230Kode Kemendagri31.75.02.1002 Kode BPS3172090001 Luas1.80 km²Jumlah penduduk45.716 jiwaKepadatan25 jiwa/km² Kelurahan Pisangan Timur Kelurahan Pisangan Timur, Pulo Gadung memiliki kode pos 13230 Kelurahan ini terletak di kecamatan Pulo Gadung, Jakarta Timur. Kelurahan ini berbatasan dengan Saluran air Kelurahan Rawamangun di sebelah utara. Kelurahan P...

Drezna

Town in Moscow Oblast, Russia Town in Moscow Oblast, RussiaDrezna ДрезнаTown[1]Residential area in Drezna FlagCoat of armsLocation of Drezna DreznaLocation of DreznaShow map of RussiaDreznaDrezna (Moscow Oblast)Show map of Moscow OblastCoordinates: 55°44′43″N 38°50′55″E / 55.74528°N 38.84861°E / 55.74528; 38.84861CountryRussiaFederal subjectMoscow Oblast[1]Administrative districtOrekhovo-Zuyevsky District[1]TownDrezna[1]...

 

Optician

Profession that makes or fits eyeglasses Dispensing Optician redirects here. For Ophthalmic Optician, see Optometry. This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these template messages) This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: Optician – new...