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Theda Bara is a Actor and Scriptwriter American born on 28 july 1885 at Cincinnati (USA)

Theda Bara

Theda Bara
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Birth name Theodosia Burr Goodman
Nationality USA
Birth 28 july 1885 at Cincinnati (USA)
Death 7 april 1955 (at 69 years) at Los Angeles (USA)

Theda Bara (/ˈθiːdə ˈbærə/ THEE-də BARR-ə; born Theodosia Burr Goodman, July 29, 1885 – April 7, 1955) was an American silent film and stage actress.

Bara was one of the most popular actresses of the silent era, and one of cinema's earliest sex symbols. Her femme fatale roles earned her the nickname The Vamp (short for vampire). Bara made more than 40 films between 1914 and 1926, but most are now lost because the 1937 Fox vault fire destroyed most of her films. After her marriage to Charles Brabin in 1921, she made two more feature films and retired from acting in 1926 having never appeared in a sound film. She died of stomach cancer on April 7, 1955, at the age of 69.

Biography

Fille d'un tailleur juif né en Pologne, Bernard Goodman (1853-1936) et de sa femme Pauline Louise de Copett (1861-1957), née en Suisse et juive également. Le couple aura deux autres enfants, Marque (1888–1954) et Lori Bara (née Esther : 1897–1965) qui deviendra à son tour actrice.

Elle s'intéresse très jeune au théâtre, et dès que ses études à la Walnut Hills High School (1903) sont achevées, elle teint ses cheveux blonds en noir, et se lance à la poursuite de son rêve. Elle arrive à New York en 1908. Elle décrochera cette même année un rôle à Broadway dans The Devil.

Usually with

J. Gordon Edwards
J. Gordon Edwards
(22 films)
John W. Boyle
John W. Boyle
(7 films)
Alan Roscoe
Alan Roscoe
(8 films)
Herbert Brenon
Herbert Brenon
(4 films)
Walter Law
Walter Law
(7 films)
Source : Wikidata

Filmography of Theda Bara (41 films)

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Actress

Madame Mystery
Madame Mystery (1926)
, 21minutes
Directed by Stan Laurel, Richard Wallace
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Actors Oliver Hardy, Theda Bara, Tyler Brooke, James Finlayson, Charlie Hall, Fred Malatesta
Roles Madame Mysterieux
Rating60% 3.0021253.0021253.0021253.0021253.002125
Le Gouvernement charge Madame Mysterieux de livrer un explosif récemment découvert, du nitrate d'hélium, à New York.
45 Minutes from Hollywood
45 Minutes from Hollywood (1926)
, 21minutes
Directed by Fred Guiol
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Buddy films
Actors Glenn Tryon, Charlotte Mineau, Sally O'Neil, Molly O'Day, Theda Bara, Mickey Daniels
Roles Herself
Rating54% 2.703052.703052.703052.703052.70305
Une famille de la campagne « très profonde » est en devoir d'honorer une dette au risque de perdre sa propriété hypothéquée et pour cela doit se rendre au bureau de recouvrement dont les locaux se trouvent à… Hollywood !
La belle Russe
La belle Russe (1919)

Directed by Charles Brabin
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Romance
Themes Théâtre, Films based on plays, Children's films
Actors Warburton Gamble, Theda Bara, William B. Davidson
Roles Fleurette Sackton / La Belle Russe

Fleurette et la Belle Russe, sœurs jumelles, sont des danseuses parisiennes. La première épouse Phillip Sackton, un membre de l'aristocratie traditionnelle Anglaise. Ses parents déshéritent ce dernier, et pour subvenir à ses besoins il se met à peindre pendant que sa femme donne des cours de danse à des enfants.
Kathleen Mavourneen
Kathleen Mavourneen (1919)
, 1h
Directed by Charles Brabin
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Romance
Themes Films based on plays
Actors Theda Bara, Raymond McKee, Marc McDermott, Marcia Harris
Roles Kathleen Mavourneen
Rating61% 3.080893.080893.080893.080893.08089
A Woman There Was
A Woman There Was (1919)
, 50minutes
Directed by J. Gordon Edwards
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Romance
Actors Theda Bara, Alan Roscoe, William B. Davidson, Robert Elliott
Roles Princess Zara

As described in a film magazine, Zara (Bara), daughter of tribal chief Majah (Ardizoni), is beloved by Pulke (Elliott), a pearl diver. When New England missionary Winthrop Stark (Davidson) arrives, Zara has no time for Pulke but offers her love to Stark, who refuses her as he expects to wed a girl back home. Pulke, jealous of the missionary, attempts to kill him with a spear but Zara shield him at risk to her life. When a typhoon hits the natives, to appease the gods, decide to offer Stark as a sacrifice, but again Zara saves him by offering herself in his place. She plunges into the ocean but is saved by the missionary before she drowns. As a result of his exertions, Stark lingers near death. Zara steals the sacred black pearl from the tomb of her father, who died during the storm, and with it Stark recovers. The natives stab Zara for taking the pearl, and once more she saves Stark, though dying herself, by returning the black pearl as payment for his safety.
The Siren's Song
The Siren's Song (1919)

Directed by J. Gordon Edwards
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Romance
Actors Theda Bara, Alan Roscoe, Lee Shumway, Carrie Clark Ward, Paul Weigel
Roles Marie Bernais

As described in a film magazine review, Marie Bernais, a Breton village girl, possesses a wonderful voice which her father believes is a gift from the devil. Raoul Nieppe loves her, but fears marrying below his station, and his rejection results in a suicide attempt by Marie. She is rescued by Hector Remey who was once a tenor but is now a Punch and Judy showman. Because of his assistance, she becomes a famous singer. When Raoul finds her, she is the mistress of Gaspard Prevost, a rich merchant who has a wife. Raoul persuades Marie to end the liaison, but she discovers that his anxiety was due to a desire to possess her. Distraught, she persists in singing for soldiers even though she is warned that this would damage her voice. She once again becomes a humble peasant girl. Gaspard, now free due to the death of his wife, seeks her out, and she finds happiness in an honorable marriage.
When Men Desire
When Men Desire (1919)

Directed by J. Gordon Edwards
Origin USA
Genres Romance
Actors Theda Bara, G. Raymond Nye, Edward Elkas
Roles Marie Lohr

As described in a film magazine review, after the United States declares war on Germany in 1917, American citizens within Germany like Marie Lohr (Bara), who was visiting her uncle Professor Lohr (Elkas) in Strassburg, hastily attempt to obtain passports and leave the county. However, Major von Rohn (Nye), a powerful officer in the German Army, desires her as a companion, noting that German officers in war time are permitted to have any woman that they fancy. Marie's American aviator sweetheart, Robert Stedman (Ward), has reached Switzerland, and Marie attempts to keep Von Rohn at a respectful distance. She escapes one hazardous situation when Stedman, during a mission, happens to drop a bomb on a house and apparently kills the German officer. Marie is then able to take, from a female German spy who was also in the house and crushed under the wreckage, passports and secret documents that instruct that the spy be taken through the French lines. Impersonating the spy, Marie is able to get to the German border, where she is detained by German soldiers who look to her to relieve their loneliness. Her companion from her journey is able to reach Robert, who then jumps into a airplane to rescue Marie. Marie holds off the soldiers and her identity is safe until von Rohn, recovered from his injuries, shows up at the woman's apartment where Marie is being held and where Robert is hidden in a closet. Marie stabs and kills Voh Rohn, and the two patriots escape after Robert dons the officer's uniform.
Salome
Salome (1918)
, 1h20
Directed by J. Gordon Edwards
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Historical
Themes Films about religion, Films based on the Bible, Children's films
Actors Theda Bara, G. Raymond Nye, Alan Roscoe, Herbert Heyes, Bertram Grassby, Rex Ingram
Roles Salome
Rating63% 3.170953.170953.170953.170953.17095
As described in a film magazine, Salome uses her wiles in pursuit of King Herod, whose power she desires. She has disposed of Herod's chief rival, and causes his wife to be killed through her own treachery. John the Baptist, who has secured a hold on the people, denounces Herod and his court. Herod has John thrown in jail for fomenting sedition. There Salome meets him, and becomes crazed with passion, but when John rejects her she seeks revenge. With a sensuous dance she gains the approval of Herod, and demands John's head as her reward. This act brings her own punishment when she is crushed to death beneath the sharp spokes on the shields of the Roman legionnaires.
The She Devil
The She Devil (1918)

Directed by J. Gordon Edwards
Origin USA
Genres Romance
Actors Theda Bara, Alan Roscoe
Roles Lolette
Rating62% 3.138193.138193.138193.138193.13819
The Soul of Buddha
The Soul of Buddha (1918)

Directed by J. Gordon Edwards
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Romance
Actors Theda Bara
Roles Bava
Rating63% 3.17773.17773.17773.17773.1777
Cette histoire s'inspire de la vie de l'espionne Mata Hari. Une prêtresse javanaise s'enfuit avec un officier anglais. La jeune femme devient danseuse mais finit par être assassinée par un prêtre bouddhiste assoiffé de vengeance.
When a Woman Sins
When a Woman Sins (1918)

Directed by J. Gordon Edwards
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Children's films
Actors Theda Bara, Josef Swickard, Alan Roscoe, Al Fremont, Ogden Crane
Roles Lilian Marchard / Poppea

Lilian Marchard est une bonne d'enfants officiant chez le lubrique Mortimer West. Mais alors qu'elle doit subir les avances répugnantes de son patron elle se languit de Michael, le fils de ce dernier, qui est ecclésiastique. Une nuit alors que le vieil homme tente de nouvelles approches pressantes, Michael fait irruption dans la pièce où ils se trouvent. Il dénonce immédiatement la domestique. West, bouleversé par la situation, meurt.Michael jette alors Lilian dehors en l'accusant du décès. Découragée, la jeune femme se transforme en Poppea, une danseuse, et attire ainsi l'attention du cousin de Michael, Reggie. Michael demande à Poppea de congédier son cousin, et durant la discussion s'ensuivant elle parvient à rentrer dans les bonnes grâces de son bien-aimé. Mais Reggie qui les espionnait, fou de douleur, décide de se suicider. Une fois de plus Michael accuse la jeune femme et la quitte. À la suite de cela Poppea décide de se vendre au plus offrant et de boire du poison, mais avant qu'elle ne puisse achever ses projets elle reçoit un bouquet de lys de la part de Michael, qui a finalement réalisé qu'elle était innocente.
Cleopatra
Cleopatra (1917)
, 2h5
Directed by J. Gordon Edwards
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Historical, Peplum, Romance
Themes Films set in Africa, Politique, Political films, Films based on plays, Films based on works by William Shakespeare, Films about royalty
Actors Theda Bara, Fritz Leiber, Thurston Hall, Alan Roscoe, Art Acord, Herschel Mayall
Roles Cleopatra
Rating65% 3.2873453.2873453.2873453.2873453.287345
As described in a film magazine, Cleopatra (Bara), the Siren of Egypt, by a clever ruse reaches Caesar (Leiber) and he falls victim to her charms. They plan to rule the world together, but then Caesar falls. Cleopatra's life is desired by the church, as the wanton woman's rule has become intolerable. Pharon (Roscoe), a high priest, is given a sacred dagger to take her life. He gives her his love instead and, when she is in need of some money, leads her to the tomb of his ancestors, where she tears the treasure from the breast of the mummy. With this wealth she goes to Rome to meet Antony (Hall). He leaves the affairs of state and travels to Alexandria with her, where they revel. Antony is recalled to Rome and married to Octavia (Blinn), but his soul cries out for Cleopatra. He sends her a message to arm her ships and meet him at Actium, where they battle the opposing forces. They are overpowered, and flee to Alexandria. There they are captured by Octavius (De Vries), and Antony dies in Cleopatra's arms. Before Cleopatra is to be dragged behind the wheels of Octavius' chariot, Pharon the priest, who has never ceased to love her, brings her the serpent that she joyously brings to her breast, dying royally with her crown on her head and scepter in her hand as becomes Egypt.