Lya De Putti

Lya De Putti, born Amália Putti, was an Hungarian film actress of the silent era, noted for her portrayal of vamp characters. She began her stage career on the Hungarian Vaudeville circuit. She soon progressed to Berlin, where after performing in the ballet, she made her screen debut in 1918. During her short film career, 1918 - 1929, she appears in 35 feature films.... more

First Magazine Covers

1925

1926

1927

Breakthrough Years

1924

Moved to Germany in 1924, gaining prominence in Manon Lescaut, establishing her European film career.

1925

Gained significant international recognition for her captivating performance in Varieté.