De Putti, Lya (1899–1932)

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De Putti, Lya (1899–1932)

Austro-Hungarian actress and dancer. Name variations: Amalia Janka; Lya de Putti. Born Jan 10, 1899, in Vescés, Zemplen, Austria-Hungary (now Hungary); died Nov 27, 1931, in New York, NY.

Began career as a dancer in vaudeville in Budapest, then performed in classical ballet in Berlin; made films in Germany for UFA (1921–26), including Ilona, Othello, Die Fledermaus, Komödianten, Manon Lescaut and Variety; moved to Hollywood (1926) and appeared in such films as The Prince of Tempters, The Sorrows of Satan, The Heart Thief, Buck Privates and The Scarlet Lady; also appeared in England's The Informer (1929).

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