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 

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