Theda Bara (1885-1955)
Last updated: 30.11.25
According to the Internet source given below, Theda Bara (née Theodosia Burr Goodman) was an American silent film and stage actress born in Cincinnati, Ohio. She played in some 40 silent films between 1914 and 1926 before retiring from acting in 1926. Nicknamed "The Vamp" due her exotic roles, she,was one of the more popular actresses of the silent era.
She graces this domain because she is featured on the front covers of sheet music relevat to her films.
She died in Los Angeles, California.
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Theda Bara | Biography by wikipedia.org. |
| Title | Attribution | Instruments | Source | Remarks |
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I've Lost You So Why Should I Care (1916) | R. Howard (w&m) Theda Bara (perf.) Theda Bara (perf.) |
Piano, Voice | Greer Indiana |
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Kathleen Mavourneen (1919) | A. von Tilzer (music) W.A. Heelan (words) Theda Bara (perf.) |
Piano, Voice | Indiana | |
The peformer is featured on 4 sheet music/recording covers. It does not claim to be complete and represents only the number of items located. Keys: (w&m)
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In the City of Broken Hearts (1916) | Edgar Allen | Theda Bara (perf.) |
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I've Lost You So Why Should I Care (1916) | Richard Howard(w&m) | Theda Bara (perf.) |
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Since Sarah Saw Theda Bara (1916) | Harry Jentes | Alex Gerber (words)
Theda Bara (perf.) |
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Kathleen Mavourneen (1919) | Albert von Tilzer | Will A. Heelan (words)
Theda Bara (perf.) |