Pola Negri: Hollywood's First Femme Fatale - Hardcover

by Mariusz Kotowski (Author)

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 Biography

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