Pola Negri Quotes

Poland, Actress
January 3, 1897 – August, 1, 1987.

Pola Negri (born Barbara Apolonia Chałupec; 3 January 1897 – 1 August 1987) was a Polish stage and film actress who achieved worldwide fame during the silent and golden eras of Hollywood and European film for her tragedienne and femme fatale roles.

Also known as Stage Actor, Film Actor

I then remained in Berlin until Dec. 1938, spending my time between pictures at my villa on the Riviera.

Pola Negri
- Time
I agree with Marjorie Rosen's good psychological analysis of my acting ability.

Pola Negri
- Good

My hard work and excellent training entitled me to be a better actress than some of my competitors.

Pola Negri
- Work
- Training
Today the salaries of stars are astronomical in comparison with the 20's, but the high cost of today's living and taxes takes a huge bite out of these salaries.

Pola Negri
- High
- Today
Alas, in 1929 came the Stock Market crash and everything changed and became worrisome. People started practicing conservatism because of financial losses, myself included.

Pola Negri
- People
- Financial
- Stock
Stars didn't have to worry as they were on long term contracts and were able to enjoy their vacations without worrying about tomorrow. Few had financial worries due to large incomes and little taxes.

Pola Negri
- Long
- Worry
- Financial
Yes, I was correctly quoted in saying I introduced sex into films in the 20's, but it was sex in good taste and left a great deal to one's imagination.

Pola Negri
- Good
- Great
- Imagination
In the next shot the cameras zoomed to the fiancee who noticed the lights in the Czarina's room go out and the camera then turned to the pond where two goldfish were making love.

Pola Negri

Of course, Hollywood is still making some excellent pictures which reflect the great artistry that made Hollywood famous throughout the world, but these films are exceptions, judging from box office returns and press reviews.

Pola Negri
- World
- Great
- Famous