Alla Nazimova was a Russian-American actress, screenwriter, and film producer who was active in Hollywood during the silent film era. She was born in Yalta, Crimea, and began her career as a stage actress in the late 19th century. She is best known for her roles in the films Camille (1921) and Salome (1923). Her name is often shortened to ALLA Nazimova, which is the solution to the crossword clue.