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
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: April 21, 1918
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)
- Hugh Thompson - Sir John Dare
- Henry Warwick - Stage manager
Screenplay
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: J. Gordon Edwards
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Soul of Buddha about?
- 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).
- Who directed The Soul of Buddha?
- The Soul of Buddha was directed by J. Gordon Edwards.
- Who stars in The Soul of Buddha?
- The Soul of Buddha stars Theda Bara, Victor Kennard, Florence Martin, Tony Merlo, Jack Ridgeway, Hugh Thompson.
- How long is The Soul of Buddha?
- The Soul of Buddha has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Soul of Buddha?
- The Soul of Buddha is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Soul of Buddha produced?
- The Soul of Buddha was produced in United States of America.