Pola Negri (1897–1987), born Apolonia Chałupiec in Poland, was one of the most glamorous and exotic stars of the silent film era.
After early success on the stage and in German cinema under director Ernst Lubitsch, Negri rose to international fame with films such as Madame Dubarry (1919). Invited to Hollywood by Paramount, she became a major silent-screen star known for her passionate performances, dramatic presence, and sophisticated European allure.
Though her career declined with the arrival of talking pictures, Negri remains remembered as a pioneering international actress and one of the definitive vamps of early Hollywood. These vintage photos capture the exotic beauty, dramatic presence, and enduring glamour of Pola Negri, a true icon of the silent screen.
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