Mary Pickford books in order
Canadian actress and producer
- Lived
- 1892–1979
- Country
- Canada
- Books
- 4
Mary Pickford published 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books, beginning with My Rendezvous with Life (1935). The best-known is Why Not Try God? (1973).
Updated September 2026
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Why Not Try God?
Mary Pickford's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Sunshine and Shadow (1955)
Other books in order
My Rendezvous with Life (1935)
The Demi-widow (1935)
Why Not Try God? (1973)
About Mary Pickford
Gladys Louise Smith, baptised as Gladys Marie Smith, known professionally as Mary Pickford, was a Canadian American film actress and producer. A pioneer in the American film industry with a Hollywood career spanning five decades, Pickford was one of the most popular actresses of the silent film era. Beginning her film career in 1909, Pickford became Hollywood's first millionaire by 1916, and, at the height of her career, had complete creative control of her films and was one of the most recognizable women in the world. Due to her popularity, unprecedented international fame, and success as an actress and businesswoman, she was known as the "Queen of the Movies". She was a significant figure in the development of film acting and is credited with having defined the ingénue type in cinema, a persona that also earned her the nickname "America's Sweetheart".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Mary Pickford FAQ
- How many books has Mary Pickford written?
- Mary Pickford published 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mary Pickford's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Why Not Try God?.
- What is Mary Pickford's last book?
- Sunshine and Shadow (1955).
- What is Mary Pickford's most famous book?
- Why Not Try God? (1973) is Mary Pickford's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.