Lya De Putti
1896–1931 (age 35)
Actress
Biography
Hungarian-born actress Lya De Putti brought a striking intensity to the silent screen, earning acclaim in films such as The Sorrows of Satan and The Unholy Three for roles that combined glamour with emotional depth.
Though her life was brief, the courage she offered to audiences and filmmakers has kept her among the memorable faces of that early era.