Pola Negri: Temptress of Silent Hollywood

by Sergio Delgado

Overview

Femme fatale Pola Negri (1897-1987) was one of the great stars of the silent film era, an actress whose personal story of hardships and successes, loves and tragedies is more compelling than most Hollywood dramas. Yet today she is largely overlooked, her name tarnished by myths and scandals.

Taking a fresh look at her life and career, this book debunks the myths and gossip, presenting a candid portrait of one of the silent screen's most sensational leading ladies.

Rare photographs are included, along with in-depth discussions of her films.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476624358
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	08/02/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	196
File size:	9 MB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Sergio Delgado is a writer, film historian and movie palace enthusiast with a long-time interest in Pola Negri. He lives in Lenexa, Kansas, with his wife and a vast collection of silent film memorabilia.
Sergio Delgado is a writer, film historian and movie palace enthusiast with a long-time interest in Pola Negri. He lives in Lenexa, Kansas, with his wife and a vast collection of silent film memorabilia.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments deletev
Preface
1 • A Peculiar Public Perception
2 • Variations on Apolonia Chalupec
3 • The Rise of Pola Negri
4 • America Goes ­Ga-Ga for Pola
5 • The Paradox of Publicity
6 • Pola Negri in Paramount Pictures
7 • The Anatomy of Failure
8 • Pola in Purgatory
9 • The Wandering Star
10 • Der Führer’s Favorite
11 • All Too Soon Forgotten
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

an informative, interesting and insightful book...highly recommended”—James L. Neibaur, writer; “a worthwhile introduction...a look at the Polish-born superstar who conquered two continemts”—The Huffington Post.

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