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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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Apr 21, 1918 (United States)

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7 cast members
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Florence Martin
Romaine's wife Romaine's wife   See fewer
Tony Merlo
M. Romaine (as Anthony Merlo) M. Romaine (as Anthony Merlo)   See fewer
Jack Ridgeway
Wife's father (as Jack Ridgway) Wife's father (as Jack Ridgway)   See fewer
Hugh Thompson
Sir John Dare Sir John Dare   See fewer
Henry Warwick
Stage manager Stage manager   See fewer
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