Stacia Napierkowska (born Renée Claire Angèle Élisabeth
Napierkowski, 16 September 1891 â€" 11 May 1945) was a French actress,
dancer, and director who worked during the silent film era. She
appeared in 86 films between 1908 and 1926.She was born Renée Claire
Angèle Élisabeth Napierkowski in Paris to a Polish father,
Stanisław Artur Napierkowski, and a French mother.Napierkowska began
her career with the Folies-Bergères, where she was noticed by the
director of the Opera Comique who engaged her to perform in the Fêtes
Romaines organized at the Théâtre d’Orange. She then acted in
early silent films, becoming a star while playing opposite the
celebrated Max Linder.In January 1913, she embarked for the United
States to launch an international career: While sailing on the ocean
liner Lorraine, she encountered the painter, Francis Picabia, who went
on to produce a series of paintings inspired by her. In New York City,
she was arrested during a dance performance when it was declared
indecent. After returning to France, Napierkowska said,"Really, I have
not brought away a single pleasant memory from the United States" and
"What a narrow-minded people they are â€" how utterly impervious to
any beautiful impression!" Stacia Napierkowska Biography, NetWorth, Height, Age, Weight, Family, Married, Son, Daughter