Accommodations
The Barrymore Room
Dominated by its antique queen size bed, the room
dedicated to the family Barrymore features the etchings of
Lionel Barrymore and photography of John Sr., and Ethyl.
The sunny end room is done in tones of green and
yellow with black draperies for those who wish to sleep
in. A view of the surrounding hills can be seen from the
seating area. The room is small and cozy and features the
Pickford House's only queen bed which was custom made to
fit on the very spectacular bed frame. Cozy robes await
you in the closet. Cable TV and fresh flowers are in place to enhance your stay.
Short Bios
Ethel Barrymore (Ethel Blythe) actress
Born: 8/15/1879
Birthplace: Philadelphia
Best known as a stage actress, she appeared in The Corn
Is Green (1940–42) and has a Broadway theater
named in her honor. She won an
Academy Award for None but the Lonely Heart
(1944).
 John Barrymore
(John Blythe) actor
Born: 2/15/1882
Birthplace: Philadelphia
Film and stage actor known for his
acting skills and tempestuous personal life. In 1922
and 1923, he gave 101 performances as Hamlet. His
films include A Bill of Divorcement (1932) and Twentieth Century (1934).
Lionel
Barrymore
(Lionel Blythe) actor
Born: 4/28/1878
Birthplace: Philadelphia
An
Academy Award-winning actor, he appeared in the
films Free Soul (1931) and Dinner at Eight
(1933).
To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance
- Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
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