The Soul of Buddha_
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).
Starring
Theda Bara, Victor Kennard, Florence Martin
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Soul of Buddha was released 108 years ago in 1918.
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 murder...
The Soul of Buddha is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 0h 50m.
CAST (7)
Theda Bara
Bava
VK
Victor Kennard
Ysora
Florence Martin
Romaine's wife
TM
Tony Merlo
M. Romaine (as Anthony Merlo)
JR
Jack Ridgeway
Wife's father (as Jack Ridgway)
Hugh Thompson
Sir John Dare
HW
Henry Warwick
Stage manager
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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).
How long is The Soul of Buddha?
The Soul of Buddha has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in The Soul of Buddha?
The cast of The Soul of Buddha includes Theda Bara, Victor Kennard, Florence Martin, Tony Merlo, Jack Ridgeway.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance
