The Soul of Buddha

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).

Directed by J. Gordon Edwards

Top cast

Theda Bara

Bava

V

Victor Kennard

Ysora

Florence Martin

Romaine's wife

T

Tony Merlo

M. Romaine (as Anthony Merlo)

J

Jack Ridgeway

Wife's father (as Jack Ridgway)

Hugh Thompson

Sir John Dare

H

Henry Warwick

Stage manager

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