Vera Kholodnaya - Actor Profile

Vera Kholodnaya

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
22Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 5, 1893
Birth Place: Poltava, Russian Empire [now Ukraine]

About Vera Kholodnaya

Vera Vasilyevna Kholodnaya (née Levchenko) was a Ukrainian-born actress of the silent film era. She was the first star of Imperial Russian cinema. Only eight of her films have survived, in part or in whole, and the total number she acted in is unknown, with speculation ranging from 50 to 100.

Vera Kholodnaya Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Vera Kholodnaya reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 22 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 23% of Vera Kholodnaya'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 Woman Who Invented Love, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Vera Kholodnaya Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Vera Kholodnaya's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Vera Kholodnaya has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1993 Island of the Dead Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1979 Cinema in Russia Film footage Flop Similar →
1919 The Funeral of Vera Kholodnaya Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1918 A Corpse Living Masha, gypsy woman Super Hit Similar →
1918 The Last Tango Chloe Flop Similar →
1918 Be Silent, My Sorrow, Be Silent Paula, Lorio's partner Average Similar →
1918 The Woman Who Invented Love Antonella Super Hit Similar →
1917 The Beast in Man Séverine Flop Similar →
1917 Forget the Fireplace; the Lights Went out in It ... Mara Zet Flop Similar →
1917 At The Beauty's Altar Polya, forester's daughter Flop Similar →
1917 How They Lie Ganka, the dancer Flop Similar →
1917 Tortured Souls Countess Rutskaya Flop Similar →
1917 By the Fireplace Lidiya Lanina Flop Similar →
1917 Metropolitan Poison Vera Darovskaya Flop Similar →
1916 The Moon Beauty Anya, Stroev's daughter Flop Similar →
1916 A Life for a Life Nata Khromova Average Similar →
1916 Mirages Marianna Hit Similar →
1915 Cinema — for the Soldier Herself Flop Similar →
1915 Children of the Age Mariya Nikolayevna Flop Similar →
1915 Vanyushin's Children - Flop Similar →
1915 Song of Triumphant Love Elena Super Hit Similar →
1914 Anna Karenina Italian wet-nurse (uncredited) Flop Similar →

Vera Kholodnaya - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Vera Kholodnaya?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Vera Kholodnaya is "The Woman Who Invented Love" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Vera Kholodnaya acted in?

Vera Kholodnaya has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Vera Kholodnaya?

Other notable films include "A Corpse Living", "Song of Triumphant Love", and "Mirages".

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