Tag Archives: Alla Nazimova
Alla Nazimova in “The Red Lantern” (1919)
“The Red Lantern” was made in 1919 for Metro (Louis B. Mayer’s studio before the M-G-M merger a few years later.) Up to 800 Chinese extras were used to recreate the Boxer Rebellion, while 300 spectators the press and entertainment … Continue reading
Alla Nazimova – it’s all about the eyes (make up)
Alla Nazimova, never one given to understatement, tries to hypnotize you with her eyes…and her under-eye make-up. And pretty much succeeds. Look away…if you can…
Alla Nazimova from 1923’s “Salome” … or is it Lady Gaga?
Alla Nazimova from 1923’s “Salome.” If Alla was around today, I suspect her name would be Lady Gaga.
Alla Nazimova photograph with autograph
I really love this photo of Nazimova but I’m not sure when it was taken. It was well after her grand silent movie days which is interesting because after 1925 she pretty much abandoned the movies (or did the movies … Continue reading
Alla Nazimova in peacock feather headdress
Alla Nazimova in peacock feather headdress. Clearly, this is a still from one of her movies. I’m not sure which one, but my guess is 1923’s “Salome.”
Alla Nazimova in 1921
Alla Nazimova in 1921
Photo of Alla Nazimova and Rudolph Valentino in 1921’s “Camille”
Photo of Alla Nazimova and Rudolph Valentino in 1921’s “Camille”
Alla Nazimova in her famous wig from “Salome” (1923)
Alla Nazimova in her famous wig from “Salome” (1923)
The famous Alla Nazimova profile
The famous Alla Nazimova profile
Alla Nazimova with parasol, 1920s
Alla Nazimova with parasol, 1920s