La Belle Russe_
"The celebrated stage drama by David Belasco. Miss Bara plays the most extraordinary dual role in the history of photoplays."
In this film, her next-to-last picture for Fox, it was Theda Bara's turn to tackle a double role. Bara's characters are twin sisters La Belle Russe, the wicked one, and Fleurette, the nice one. They're Parisian dancers, and Fleurette marries Philip Sackton (Warburton Gamble). However, Sackton is a member of Britain's snooty aristocracy, and his family disinherits him.
Starring
Theda Bara, Warburton Gamble, Marian Stewart
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
La Belle Russe was released 107 years ago in 1919.
Overview
In this film, her next-to-last picture for Fox, it was Theda Bara's turn to tackle a double role. Bara's characters are twin sisters La Belle Russe, the wick...
La Belle Russe is a Romance film with a runtime of 1h 0m.
CAST (8)
Theda Bara
Fleurette Sackton / La Belle Russe
Warburton Gamble
Phillip Sackton
MS
Marian Stewart
Phillip Sackton Jr
RL
Robert Lee Keeling
Sir James Sackton
William B. Davidson
Brand
Alice Wilson
Lady Sackton
RV
Robert Vivian
Butler
LB
Lewis Broughton
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is La Belle Russe about?
In this film, her next-to-last picture for Fox, it was Theda Bara's turn to tackle a double role. Bara's characters are twin sisters La Belle Russe, the wicked one, and Fleurette, the nice one. They're Parisian dancers, and Fleurette marries Philip Sackton (Warburton Gamble). However, Sackton is a member of Britain's snooty aristocracy, and his family disinherits him.
How long is La Belle Russe?
La Belle Russe has a runtime of 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Who stars in La Belle Russe?
The cast of La Belle Russe includes Theda Bara, Warburton Gamble, Marian Stewart, Robert Lee Keeling, William B. Davidson.
GENRES (1)
Romance