In which era did Mary Astor start her film career?
The 1940s
The Silent Movies of the Early 1920s
The Sound Movies of the Early 1930s
The Talkies of the Early 1950s
Answer
The Silent Movies of the Early 1920s marked the commencement of Mary Astor's film career. During this era, the film industry was characterized by the absence of synchronized sound, relying solely on visual storytelling and live musical accompaniment. Astor made her debut at the age of 17 in the 1920 silent film "Sentimental Tommy".
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