Maria Koroleva

A Russian silent film actress of the early 20th century, best known for her role in the drama film "Ухарь-купец" (1909) directed by Vasily Goncharov. She also starred in early silent films, such as "Bakhchisarai Fountain". Koroleva specialized in the "tragic peasant" archetype. Her performance in Ухарь-купец solidified her status as a leading lady capable of conveying the heavy pathos required by the era’s socio-realistic dramas.