Mary Pickford Foundation Announces Addition of Elaina Archer to Further Legacy of Film Legend and Philanthropist Mary Pickford

MURRIETA, Calif., April 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mary Pickford Foundation today announced that award-winning film producer and film historian Elaina Archer has joined the Foundation as Director of Archive & Legacy, effective immediately.

Ms. Archer's responsibilities will include management of archival, library and legacy activities; creation and maintenance of a Foundation website; establishing key partnerships with organizations and individuals that share the Foundation's mission of furthering the legacy of Mary Pickford; as well as additional activities to be announced.

With approximately 15 years of experience as a film historian, producer, director, writer and editor, Elaina Archer's film achievements include: Rita (producer, director, writer, editor), Gangland: Bullets Over Hollywood (producer, director, writer, editor), Why Be Good? Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema (director, producer, editor, co-writer).   Her film Clara Bow: Discovering the "It" Girl (producer, co-writer, co-editor) won a Telly Award with Captured on Film: The True Story of Marion Davies (producer, co-writer, co-editor) winning an Aurora Award. 

"We are pleased and fortunate that Ms. Archer has decided to bring her considerable talents both as a film historian and film producer to the Mary Pickford Foundation," Henry Stotsenberg, president and CEO of the Foundation said.  "Her extensive knowledge of Mary Pickford, relevant experience in cinema history, and credibility within the film community will advance the work of the Foundation." 

The Mary Pickford Foundation furthers Mary Pickford's commitment to her craft, her ideals, her philanthropy and works to inspire future generations of women and filmmakers. Additional information on the Mary Pickford Foundation can be obtained at (951) 461-6637.

SOURCE Mary Pickford Foundation