The life story of Douglas Fairbanks, the "First King of Hollywood", unfolds with American history and the emergence of the film industry as backdrop. As the perfect American icon, he represented the country's values: strong, confident, heroic, smiling, and conquering. He was married to "America's Sweetheart", Mary Pickford, and co-founded the United Artists Studio with Pickford, Chaplin, and Griffith, which remains a Hollywood player today.
I, Douglas Fairbanks
Pioneering actor Douglas Fairbanks earned the title "First King of Hollywood" for his memorable performances in Zorro, Robin Hood, and The Thief of Bagdad.
