I ♥ Early Cinema History - Mary Pickford First Film Star Florence Lawrence 1910's Cigarette Cards

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Channel: creamofcardstv · 2012 · Travel & Events

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Who was the first film star ever? Find out in this video.

This video features the first cigarette card series to feature film stars:

Title: Cinematograph Actors
Issuer: Major Drapkin
Year: 1913

Florence Lawrence is considered by many to be the first true film star.

Mary Pickford is thought by many to be the first truly international film star.

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