Esmerelda (1915) Caption: "I cannot bear to leave the old home." [This photo is not an original, but a grainy reprint from the 1950's.] with Mary Pickford. Directed by James Kirkwood. Famous Players/Paramount. More Information on this film...             From the November, 1915 Photoplay: THE SHADOW STAGE by Julianne Johnston, page 83: I believe I am one of many who are very, very anxious to see the long-promised "Madame Butterfly" by Mary Pickford.  Miss Pickford is enshrined in the hearts of all the people, not because she is the sweetest of limpid non-entities, but because she is a young woman of powerful personality and extraordinary dramatic talent.  Hers is an art which conceals itself. Such hen-yard drama as as "Esmerelda" is as unworthy of criticism as it is unworthy Mary Pickford and her dignified and energetic managerial corporation. Books (none). free html hit counter Last Modified June 24, 2007