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Pola Negri : Hollywood's First Femme Fatale /

Kotowski chronicles the career of one of the most prominent silent-era actresses. Born in Poland, Pola Negri began her acting career in Germany under the direction of Max Reinhardt and Ernst Lubitsch. The door quickly opened for international success, and she soon became the first European star to m...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kotowski, Mariusz
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Lexington, Kentucky : The University Press of Kentucky, 2014.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Kotowski chronicles the career of one of the most prominent silent-era actresses. Born in Poland, Pola Negri began her acting career in Germany under the direction of Max Reinhardt and Ernst Lubitsch. The door quickly opened for international success, and she soon became the first European star to move to Hollywood. There, Negri made her way to the top and achieved superstar status, becoming a fan favourite through the mix of her beauty, acting talent, and diva personality. The book also delves into the scandals and drama surrounding the beginnings of Hollywood.
Physical Description:1 online resource (320 pages).
ISBN:9780813144900