Lya De Putti - Actor Profile

Lya De Putti

Acting
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
32Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 8, 1897

About 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.

Lya De Putti Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lya De Putti reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 32 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Lya De Putti's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 16% of Lya De Putti's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Sorrows of Satan, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lya De Putti Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lya De Putti's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Lya De Putti has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1929 The Informer Katie Fox Average Similar →
1928 The Scarlet Lady Lya Hit Similar →
1928 Charlott etwas verrückt Charlott Verloh Flop Similar →
1928 Midnight Rose Midnight Rose Flop Similar →
1928 Buck Privates Annie Flop Similar →
1927 The Heart Thief Anna Gallambos Flop Similar →
1926 God Gave Me Twenty Cents Cassie Lang Flop Similar →
1926 The Prince of Tempters Dolores Flop Similar →
1926 The Sorrows of Satan Princess Olga Godovsky Hit Similar →
1926 Junges Blut Grita Flop Similar →
1926 Manon Lescaut Manon Lescaut Flop Similar →
1925 Variety Bertha-Marie Hit Similar →
1925 Jealousy Frau - Marthe Ménard Flop Similar →
1925 Comedians Die Sentimentale Flop Similar →
1925 In the Name of the Kaisers Sonja Smirnow Flop Similar →
1924 Ein Weihnachtsfilm für Große - Flop Similar →
1924 Claire - Flop Similar →
1924 Malva Malva Flop Similar →
1924 Thamar, das Kind der Berge Thamar Flop Similar →
1923 S.O.S. Die Insel der Tränen Lilian Flop Similar →
1923 Ilona Ruschka / Ilona Flop Similar →
1923 Die Schlucht des Todes Rosita Flop Similar →
1923 Die Fledermaus Adele Flop Similar →
1923 Die drei Marien und der Herr von Marana - Flop Similar →
1922 Phantom Veronika Harlan / Mellitta Hit Similar →
1922 The Burning Soil Gerda, Rudenburgs Tochter / Gerda, Rudenburg's daughter Average Similar →
1922 Othello Emilia Hit Similar →
1921 The Indian Tomb, Part II: The Tiger of Eschnapur Mirrjha, Savitri's Servant Average Similar →
1921 The Indian Tomb, Part I: The Mission of the Yoghi Mirrjha, Savitri's Servant Average Similar →
1921 Die Liebschaften des Hektor Dalmore - Average Similar →
1921 Driving Force - Flop Similar →
1918 Soldiers of the Emperor Karády Erzsike Flop Similar →

Lya De Putti - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lya De Putti?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lya De Putti is "The Sorrows of Satan" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Lya De Putti acted in?

Lya De Putti has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lya De Putti?

Other notable films include "The Scarlet Lady", "Othello", and "Phantom".

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