An icon of the silver screen, Theda Bara was among the earliest examples of a sex symbol. The actress appeared in multiple silent films, crafting a femme fatale persona that led to … See more

Known as "The Man of a Thousand Faces," Lon Chaney is widely regarded among cinema's most versatile and chameleonic actors. The actor achieved international fame and a… See more

The original "It Girl," Clara Bow became an instant sensation thanks to her portrayal of Lou Spence in the 1927 silent film It. Bow became a seminal figure of the Roaring Twenties, p… See more

Rudolph Valentino was a major star in the early 1920s. Nicknamed "The Latin Lover," Valentino became one of the silver screen's earliest sex symbols. He rose to prominenc… See more

Often called "the First Lady of American Cinema," Lillian Gish is a deeply influential performer who significantly contributed to the craft of acting. Gish starred in one of the most su… See more