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Theda Bara (1885–1955)
Theda Bara was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, as Theodosia Goodman, on July 29, 1885. She was the daughter of a local tailor and his wife. As a teenager Theda was interested in the theatrical arts and once she finished high school, she dyed her blond hair black and went in pursuit of her dream. By 1908 she was in New York in search of roles. That year ...
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Born:in Avondale, Ohio, USADied:(age 69) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Active on Broadway in the following productions: See more »Publicity Listings:
4 Print Biographies | 1 Portrayal | 1 Interview | 44 Articles | 7 Pictorials | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »Alternate Names:
Theo DeCoppet | Theodosia GoodmanHeight:
5' 6" (1.68 m)
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It's the stars themselves who have been failing the fans. People have always been hungry for glamour - they still are. But it takes showmanship and a constant sense of responsibility to hold their interest. A star mustn't allow her public to see her in slacks. She should dress beautifully at all times - I don't mean in a bizarre way. She must live their dreams for them and remain a figure of ... See more »Trivia:
Studios went wild promoting Bara with a massive campaign, billing her as the Egyptian-born daughter of a French actress and an Italian sculptor. They claimed she had spent her early years in the Sahara Desert under the shadow of the sphinx, then moved to France to become a stage actress. The truth is that she never visited Egypt or France. They called her the "Serpent of the Nile" and encouraged ... See more »Trademark:
Often played the role of a sexy, foul temptress whose beauty and dangerous allure led good-hearted men to their doom. See more »Nickname:
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