Bara of the Silents was a term used to refer to a group of actresses who were popular during the silent film era. Pola Negri was a Polish actress who starred in many silent films and was known for her exotic beauty. Mabel Normand was an American actress, director, and screenwriter who was one of the most popular stars of the silent era. Renee Adoree was a French actress who was best known for her roles in silent films. CLARA Bow was an American actress who was known as the 'It Girl' of the 1920s. Nita Naldi was an American actress who was known for her roles in silent films. Theda Bara was an American silent film actress who was known for her femme fatale roles.