Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1918 · 50m

The Soul of Buddha

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Director
J. Gordon Edwards
Cast
Theda Bara as Bava Victor Kennard as Ysora Florence Martin as Romaine's wife Tony Merlo as M. Romaine (as Anthony Merlo) Jack Ridgeway as Wife's father (as Jack Ridgway) Hugh Thompson as Sir John Dare
Crew
Lori Bara — Writer Adrian Johnson — Writer Theda Bara — Story
Synopsis

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).

Mood & Themes
lost film
Key Collaborators
J. Gordon Edwards Director Lori Bara Writer Adrian Johnson Writer Theda Bara Story
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