La danseuse de Siva
Synopsis
Stacia Napierkowska (1886-1945) was one of the most successful of the many dancers who appeared onstage, in Paris and internationally, as Hindu priestesses, Esmeraldas, Greek nymphs and maenads, oriental harem favourites or Cambodian temple maidens. After her film debut in 1908, she quickly became a film star, first with Pathé and later with Film d’arte Italiana, creating her own roles in the manner of pantomimes; at the same time she continued her brilliant stage career. Napierkowska was an influential fashion leader, and her dark slender beauty certainly looks like the role model of Josette Andriot. La Danseuse de Siva (1911), a film by Albert Capellani deemed to be lost until recently, has been identified by Tamara Shvediuk in the collection of the Gosfil’mofonds. The print originally belonged to Sergey Ivanovich Osipov, a cinema owner and distributor.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Capellani
- Original Title
- La danseuse de Siva
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Pathé Frères, S.C.A.G.L. Pathé
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Capellani
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Capellani
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About La danseuse de Siva
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La danseuse de Siva about?
Stacia Napierkowska (1886-1945) was one of the most successful of the many dancers who appeared onstage, in Paris and internationally, as Hindu priestesses, Esmeraldas, Greek nymphs and maenads, oriental harem favourites or Cambodian temple maidens. After her film debut in 1908, she quickly became a film star, first with Pathé and later with Film d’arte Italiana, creating her own roles in the manner of pantomimes; at the same time she continued her brilliant stage career. Napierkowska was an influential fashion leader, and her dark slender beauty certainly looks like the role model of Josette Andriot. La Danseuse de Siva (1911), a film by Albert Capellani deemed to be lost until recently, has been identified by Tamara Shvediuk in the collection of the Gosfil’mofonds. The print originally belonged to Sergey Ivanovich Osipov, a cinema owner and distributor.
Who directed La danseuse de Siva?
La danseuse de Siva was directed by Albert Capellani.
Who stars in La danseuse de Siva?
The principal cast of La danseuse de Siva includes Georges Tréville, Stacia Napierkowska, Gaston Fred, Henriette Leblond, Fernande Bernard.
When was La danseuse de Siva released and how long is it?
La danseuse de Siva was released in 1911 with a total runtime of 14m.