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  • The Soul of Buddha (1918)
  • 50 min | Romance
The Soul of Buddha (1918)
50 min | Romance
Bavahari, a half caste Indian girl, renounces her oath as a sacred dancer to the worship of Buddha. The High Priest, who secretly loves the girl, is enraged and vows vengeance. Bavahari marries an English army officer, and they move to ...See moreBavahari, a half caste Indian girl, renounces her oath as a sacred dancer to the worship of Buddha. The High Priest, who secretly loves the girl, is enraged and vows vengeance. Bavahari marries an English army officer, and they move to Paris where she becomes a sensation as a dancer. After she deserts her husband, he kills himself at her feet. The High Priest, discovering that Bavahari is in Paris, announces his presence by marking the "Sign of Death" on her dressing room door. He then disguises himself as a Buddha idol. As Bavahari dances on stage, the High Priest kills her in front of the audience. Written by scsu1975 See less
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Writers
Lori Bara | Theda Bara (story) | Adrian Johnson
Cinematographer
John W. Boyle
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Updated Apr 21, 1918
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Apr 21, 1918 (United States)

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7 cast members
Name Known for
Theda Bara
Bava Bava   See fewer
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Victor Kennard
Ysora Ysora   See fewer
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Florence Martin
Romaine's wife Romaine's wife   See fewer
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Tony Merlo
M. Romaine (as Anthony Merlo) M. Romaine (as Anthony Merlo)   See fewer
Seventeen (1916)
Jack Ridgeway
Wife's father (as Jack Ridgway) Wife's father (as Jack Ridgway)   See fewer
Little Italy (1921)
Hugh Thompson
Sir John Dare Sir John Dare   See fewer
The House of Gold (1918)
Henry Warwick
Stage manager Stage manager   See fewer
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