Lyda Borelli

Lyda Borelli

Lyda Borelli (22 March 1884 - 2 June 1959) was an Italian actress, her career in theatre started in 1902. Between 1913 and 1918 Borelli made 14 films and appeared in 2 documentaries. She often portrayed vamps who end up committing suicide via poison. Her acting was mainly based on excessive gestures, painful expressions and languid gazes. Antonio Gramsci, who, in 1917 worked as a theatre...

Known For

Satan's Rhapsody

as Contessa Alba d'Oltrevita

Love Everlasting

as Elsa Holbein

Malombra

as Marina di Malombra

Cast Credits

Satan's Rhapsody

as Contessa Alba d'Oltrevita

Malombra

as Marina di Malombra

Madame Guillotine

as Madame Tallien

La falena

as Thea di Marlievo

The Wedding March

as Grazia di Plessans

The Naked Truth

as Lolette

Love Everlasting

as Elsa Holbein