The Soul of Buddha

Name: The Soul of Buddha
Director: J. Gordon Edwards
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1918-04-21
Duration: 50 min
Cast: Theda Bara, Victor Kennard, Florence Martin, Tony Merlo, Jack Ridgeway

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1918 · 50 min · Drama · Romance

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

Cast

Theda Bara — Bava
Victor Kennard — Ysora
Florence Martin — Romaine's wife
Tony Merlo — M. Romaine (as Anthony Merlo)
Jack Ridgeway — Wife's father (as Jack Ridgway)