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Pickford

American  
[pik-ferd] / ˈpɪk fərd /

noun

  1. Mary Gladys Marie Smith, 1893–1979, U.S. motion-picture actress, born in Canada.


Pickford British  
/ ˈpɪkfəd /

noun

  1. Mary, real name Gladys Mary Smith. 1893–1979, US actress in silent films, born in Canada

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Mary Pickford became the most famous face in the world and William and his family quickly followed her west where, in 1914, his little brother Cecil directed the town’s first full-length movie, “The Squaw Man.”

From Los Angeles Times

In theory, then, the penalty information stuck on goalkeeper Jordan Pickford's water bottle is more accurate and detailed then ever before.

From BBC

Both women owned their own planes and Pickford, Wanamaker says, brought a “dragon” plane to Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, posing in front of it as a publicity stunt.

From Los Angeles Times

Zirkzee did force Jordan Pickford into a full length save with a header near the end.

From BBC

Pickford's current run includes nine competitive internationals - another record.

From BBC