Twelve diverse actors, directors, writers, editors, designers, and producers fought against sexism, racism and prejudice to have their voices heard and changed the industry forever.
Portrays the life and career of silent movie star Mary Pickford, who as a performer of stage and screen not only revolutionized acting method, but also negotiated her own terms for the highest salary of any actress and creative control over her films and co-founded United Artists in 1919 with Douglas Fairbanks and Charlie Chaplin.
"A ... novel of the close friendship and fascinating creative partnership between two of Hollywood's earliest female legends: screenwriter Frances Marion and superstar Mary Pickford"--Dust jacket.