Pola Negri: Hollywood's First Femme Fatale

Pola Negri (1897-1987) rose from an impoverished childhood in Warsaw, Poland, to become one of early Hollywood's greatest stars. After tuberculosis ended her career as a ballerina in 1912, she turned to acting and worked under legendary directors Max Reinhardt and Ernst Lubitsch in Germany. Negri preceded Lubitsch to Hollywood, where she quickly became a fan favorite thanks to her beauty, talent, and diva personality. Known for her alluring sexuality and biting artistic edge, she starred in more

Author: Mariusz Kotowski
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Published: 04/22/2014
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.30w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780813144887

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 05/01/2014 pg. 82
Choice 11/01/2014 pg. 453

About the Author

Mariusz Kotowski is the chief executive officer of Bright Shining City Productions, a film production company.

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