The Soul of Buddha
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).
Top Cast
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Theda Bara
Bava
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Victor Kennard
Ysora
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Florence Martin
Romaine's wife
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Tony Merlo
M. Romaine (as Anthony Merlo)
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Jack Ridgeway
Wife's father (as Jack Ridgway)
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Hugh Thompson
Sir John Dare
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Henry Warwick
Stage manager
Overview
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).
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