{"product_id":"pola-negri-the-hollywood-years-paperback","title":"Pola Negri-The Hollywood Years - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTony Villecco\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHer films were silent. She wasn't.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet \u003cstrong\u003ePOLA NEGRI\u003c\/strong\u003e, the glamorous \"vamp\" who took Hollywood by storm in the Roaring Twenties. Already renowned in Europe for her acting talent, beauty, and passion, Negri quickly made her mark in dramatic black and white, both onscreen and off.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVivid. Wild. Threatening. Gorgeous. Exotic. Temperamental.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePola Negri was called all that, and more. Love affairs with Charlie Chaplin, Rudolph Valentino, and a self-styled prince-and equally tempestuous relationships with colleagues, critics, the press, and the fans-kept Negri in the front page news. She wouldn't have had it any other way.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTony Villecco, author of the critically acclaimed \u003ci\u003eSilent Stars Speak\u003c\/i\u003e, shares his lifelong fascination with Negri. Features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e100+ photographs (several never before available to the public)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReminiscences from Negri's colleagues and acquaintances, including film historian Kevin Brownlow\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFilmography of Negri's work in American cinema, 1922-1964\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccounts from fan magazines, newspapers, other publications, and correspondence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePOLA NEGRI: THE HOLLYWOOD YEARS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is not intended to be a complete historical retrospective or analysis of Pola Negri's films. Rather, it offers today's readers and film fans an intriguing glimpse into the life, times, and persona of a \"silent\" star who lived at full volume during the Golden Era of film.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTony Villecco is a grad of Binghamton University. A classically trained tenor, he has performed a wide range of musical theatre, oratorio, opera, sacred music, and jazz. His first book, Silent Stars Speak, was released to critical acclaim in 2001 by McFarland. His articles have appeared in music magazines, newspapers, and online publications. He serves as an arts reviewer with the Broome Arts Mirror. Tony loves classic cinema and adores his Chihuahua pup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.53 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 05, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42716005564479,"sku":"9781530090013","price":30.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/091fceacf024769bd47ccd55e8b31951.webp?v=1765073405","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/pola-negri-the-hollywood-years-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}