Life Is a Dream in Cinema: Pola Negri (2006)
89 min
Before Dietrich and Garbo, there was Negri. This documentary explores the life of legendary actress Pola Negri, the first European star in America, who paved the way for future icons. It delves into her dramatic life, including engagements to Charlie Chaplin and Rudolph Valentino, and features interviews with notable figures like Hayley Mills and Eli Wallach. The film showcases her range from silent films to talkies and black and white to color.
- Release date
- January 1, 2006
- Country of origin
- United States
- Music
- Frédéric Chopin, Mariusz Gorz
Cast
- Hayley Mills as Self
- Eli Wallach as Self
- A.C. Lyles as Self
- Cyndi Williams as Self - Narrator
- Jeanine Basinger as Self
- Scott Eyman as Self
- David Gasten as Self
- Alexis Gonzales as Self
- Emily Leider as Self
- George Schoenbrunn as Self
Crew
- Mariusz Kotowski · Director
- Lynn Moran · Writer
- Heidi Hutter · Producer
- Frédéric Chopin · Composer
- Mariusz Gorz · Composer
- Elke Stappert · Cinematographer
- Simone Zimmermann · Cinematographer
- John Larsen · Editor