Pola Negri was a Polish-born actress who rose to fame in the silent film era of the 1920s. She was known for her exotic beauty and dramatic roles, and was one of the most popular actresses of the time. Negri was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in the 1924 film 'Hotel Imperial'. She also starred in many other films, including 'The Spanish Dancer' and 'Barbed Wire'. Negri was a major star in Europe and the United States until the advent of sound films in the late 1920s.