
Lya De Putti
ActingAbout 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 exceptional commercial consistency. 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 75% 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 S.O.S. Die Insel der Tränen, which stands out as a key performance.
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.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | The Informer | Katie Fox | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Scarlet Lady | Lya | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Charlott etwas verrückt | Charlott Verloh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Midnight Rose | Midnight Rose | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Buck Privates | Annie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Heart Thief | Anna Gallambos | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | God Gave Me Twenty Cents | Cassie Lang | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Prince of Tempters | Dolores | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Sorrows of Satan | Princess Olga Godovsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Junges Blut | Grita | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Manon Lescaut | Manon Lescaut | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | Variety | Bertha-Marie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Jealousy | Frau - Marthe Ménard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Comedians | Die Sentimentale | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | In the Name of the Kaisers | Sonja Smirnow | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Ein Weihnachtsfilm für Große | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Claire | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Malva | Malva | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Thamar, das Kind der Berge | Thamar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | S.O.S. Die Insel der Tränen | Lilian | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Ilona | Ruschka / Ilona | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Die Schlucht des Todes | Rosita | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Die Fledermaus | Adele | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Die drei Marien und der Herr von Marana | - | Super Hit | 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 | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Driving Force | - | Super Hit | 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 "S.O.S. Die Insel der Tränen" with a rating of 10.0/10.
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 "Junges Blut", "Die Schlucht des Todes", and "Die Fledermaus".




