Format:
1 Online-Ressource (1 online resource)
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
ISBN:
0813144892
,
0813144884
,
0813144906
,
9780813144894
,
9780813144887
,
9780813144900
Content:
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
Content:
Introduction -- Early years in Poland -- The move to Berlin -- With Lubitsch in Germany -- Postwar Berlin -- Switzerland to Paris to New York -- Coming to Hollywood -- Paramount Pictures, 1922 -- Engagement to Chaplin -- Gloria Swanson -- Paramount Pictures, 1923-1924 -- Forbidden paradise -- Becoming a star -- Finding Valentino -- Losing Valentino -- Paramount Pictures, 1927 -- Princess Mdivani -- Working in Europe -- First talkie -- Return to UFA -- Escape from Germany -- Life with Margaret West -- Final days
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Kotowski, Mariusz Pola Negri
Language:
English
Keywords:
Biography
URL:
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