Quaranta, Lidia (1891–1928)

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Quaranta, Lidia (1891–1928)

Italian silent-screen actress. Name variations: Lydia Quaranta. Born Mar 6, 1891, in Turin, Italy; died Mar 5, 1928, in Turin; sister of Isabella Quaranta (actress) and Letizia Quaranta (actress).

Starred in the film spectacular Cabiria (1914) and other extravaganzas; films include I Cavalieri della Morte, Padre, Nel Votice del Peccato, Gioiello sinistro, Notte di Nozze, Fiamma, I Tre Sentimentali and Una Marito.

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