How old was Mary Pickford in The Violin Maker of Cremona?

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 The Violin Maker of Cremona, was:

16 years old

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

The age shown reflects the celebrity’s age as of the start of the release year of The Violin Maker of Cremona:

January 1, 1909

And the date of birth of Mary Pickford, that is:

April 08, 1892

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Mary Pickford might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.