The Beast

THE BEAST (1917) dir. by A. Herz starring Pola Negri - the only surviving Polish film with Pola Negri.

Pola, a poor country girl, decides to run away from home after a dispute with her parents. She is helped by her admirer, Dmitri, who tricks her into staying at a nearby hotel. Pola manages to escape from the intrusive suitor and takes his money with her. Soon, the girl starts dreaming of a stage career and becomes a dancer in a Warsaw cabaret. She is spotted by Alexei, who falls in love with her at first sight, and the girl reciprocates his affection. However, she does not know that her beloved is already married...
Meanwhile, a humiliated Dmitri plans bloody revenge.