Nita Naldi was an Italian-American actress who rose to fame in the silent film era. She was known for her roles in films such as The Devil's Circus and The Miracle Man, and was often cast as a femme fatale. She was also a successful stage actress, appearing in productions such as The Miracle Worker. Naldi was one of the most popular stars of the silent screen, and her career spanned from the 1910s to the 1940s.