Mary Pickford Katie Melua Pictures 2007 || || || || Mary Pickford used to eat roses Thought that they’d make her beautiful and they did One supposes Douglas Fairbanks he was so handsome He wore a moustache Must-a had much cash too Worth a king’s ransom Charlie Chaplin he was invited When these artists became united When these artists became united David Griffith worked as an extra Then as a stagehand Until they let him be A director Dave was brave a mover and shaker A true pioneer He seemed to show no fear A real film maker Just like Chaplin he was invited When these artists became united When these artists became united They tied the knot together Groom and bride couldn’t hide their pleasure They tried to pick fair weather But love died didn’t last forever || || || || || || || || || || || || Mary Pickford used to eat roses Thought that they’d make her beautiful and they did One supposes Douglas Fairbanks he was so handsome He wore a moustache Must-a had much cash too Worth a king’s ransom Charlie Chaplin he was invited When these artists became united When these artists became united When these artists became united

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La chanson évoque la vie de Mary Pickford, une actrice emblématique du cinéma des débuts, qui croyait que manger des roses pouvait la rendre plus belle. Elle raconte aussi sa relation avec Douglas Fairbanks, un homme séduisant et fortuné, ainsi que leur mariage. L’histoire inclut d'autres figures marquantes du cinéma, comme Charlie Chaplin et David Griffith, qui ont joué un rôle important dans cette époque. Au fur et à mesure que l'amour entre Mary et Douglas se développe, il se heurte aux réalités du temps, mettant en lumière que même les plus belles unions ne sont pas toujours éternelles. Le tout se déroule dans le contexte glamour et complexe de l'âge d'or d'Hollywood.