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Coquette is a 1929 film which tells the story of a flirtatious young woman whose father warns off her honorable boyfriend, only to cause tragedy. It stars Mary Pickford, Johnny Mack Brown, John St. Polis, Matt Moore, and Louise Beavers. 1929 (MCMXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Mary Pickford Mary Pickford (April 8, 1892 – May 29, 1979) was a Canadian-born motion picture star and co-founder of United Artists, known as Americas Sweetheart, Little Mary and the girl with the golden curls. ... Johnny Mack Brown (September 1, 1904 – November 14, 1974) was an All-American college football player and successful film actor. ... Matthew Moore (January 8, 1888 – January 20, 1960) was born in Fordstown Crossroads, County Meath, Ireland. ... Louise Beavers (March 8, 1902 - October 26, 1962) was a prolific African-American film actress. ...


The film was adapted for the screen by John Grey, Allen McNeil, and Sam Taylor from the play by George Abbott and Ann Preston Bridgers. It was directed by Sam Taylor. Sam Taylor (August 13, 1895 - March 6, 1958) was a film director, screenwriter, and producer. ... George Abbott (June 25, 1887 - January 31, 1995) was among the greatest of Broadway showmen. ... Sam Taylor (August 13, 1895 - March 6, 1958) was a film director, screenwriter, and producer. ...


Mary Pickford won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role. The Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role is one of the awards given to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; nominations are made by Academy members who are actors and actresses. ...

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