How old was Mary Pickford in Ramona?

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. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

Mary Pickford, while participating in Ramona, was:

17 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of Ramona:

January 1, 1910

And the day in which Mary Pickford was born:

April 08, 1892

As films generally take less than a year from filming to release, the age of Mary Pickford during production could differ by a year from what’s shown.