147: The Mysterious Life of Theda Bara-Hollywood's First Vamp!

Happy Monday Cult Babes! This week we are discussing the fascinating life of Theda Bara, the original Hollywood Vamp, and how her public persona ended up tying her to a 1918 moidah trial! Theda was one of the first stars of the silent film era, and pre-dates Marilyn Monroe as one of the first risqué personalities. 


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‘Theda Bara A Biography of the Silent Screen Vamp with a Filmography’ By: Ronald Genini