The Soul of Buddha

The Soul of Buddha

1918 · 50 min · Drama, Romance

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 · Written by Lori Bara

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