How old was Mary Pickford in Pollyanna?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. In this article, we reveal the age behind the role.

In the movie Pollyanna, Mary Pickford was:

27 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

This figure for the age is based on the first day in the release year of Pollyanna:

January 1, 1920

And the known birth date of Mary Pickford:

April 08, 1892

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of Mary Pickford during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.