The Soul of Buddha (1918)
Theda Bara plays a Javanese priestess who elopes with an English military officer (Hugh Thompson). Bara's Bavahari becomes a celebrated dancer but is murdered onstage by a vengeful Buddhist priest (Victor Kennard).
Director: J. Gordon Edwards
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Theda Bara as Bava |
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Victor Kennard as Ysora |
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Florence Martin as Romaine's wife |
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Tony Merlo as M. Romaine (as Anthony Merlo) |
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Jack Ridgeway as Wife's father (as Jack Ridgway) |
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Hugh Thompson as Sir John Dare |
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Henry Warwick as Stage manager |
| Writing | Lori Bara | Writer |
| Writing | Adrian Johnson | Writer |
| Writing | Theda Bara | Story |
| Directing | J. Gordon Edwards | Director |