Theda bara autograph books

Apr 03, 2020 theda bara, american silentfilm star who was the first screen vamp who lured men to destruction. Davidson during shoot of the fox company film a woman there was being shot at collins and 26th street. Original 1920s doubleweight studio photograph of actress theda bara with a stamped signature looks hand signed to the naked eye across the front. In fact, she was a bookworm who liked nothing better than to curl up with a cup of tea and devour volume after volume of poetry and art history. It is also a crime that we dont have any king vidor and only a few colleen moore films. She was alluring and unusual, a wideeyed siren, a gold digger. Her name was changed to theda bara and an exotic background was invented for her, and when the vamp was a huge hit she was forever typecast. For a family thats not much bothered by celebrity autographs we seem to. Shop autographs, autographed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection. Every purchase includes our industry recognized coa. Very readable appreciation of the edwardian vamp theda bara.

In 1918, theda bara was one of the three biggest stars in hollywood. Incredibly, eve goldens book was the first biography of the famed silent film star, and because so few of baras films are available today and virtually all of her. Theda baras autograph posted on march 19, 2016 april 17, 2017 by stephen carver for a family thats not much bothered by celebrity autographs we seem to have nonetheless acquired a few as part of our collection of film and rock n roll memorabilia, an ongoing hoard that competes for shelf space in a small house with about 2,500 books. Tres sincerement very sincerely theda bara 1915 photo stamp on bottom, underwood n. Home of the theda bara mystery series and best place to go for theda bara fans. Theda bara, my mentor, was created to celebrate the loving friendship between theda. However, kathleen mavourneen 1919, her one attempt at a role other than the irresistible, heartless woman living only for sensual pleasure, was a resounding flop. The rise and fall of theda bara by eve golden isbn. Theda baratheda bara july 1885 april was an american silent film and stage actress. Shop theda bara poster created by overthemoonvintage.

July 29, 1885 april 7, 1955 was an american silent film and stage actress bara was one of the more popular actresses of the silent era and one of cinemas early sex symbols. For a family thats not much bothered by celebrity autographs we seem to have nonetheless acquired a few as part of our collection of film and rock n roll memorabilia, an ongoing hoard that competes for shelf space in a small house with about 2,500 books and god knows how many comics, records and action figures. All the novels written by him are based on the science fiction genre and have been quite successful all over the world. Photograph by witzel with photographers white stamp in lower right corner. There was americas sweetheart, mary pickford, the biggest movie star in the world, and then the little tramp, charlie chaplin. In reality though, theda bara was a young lady named theodosia goodman from cincinnati, ohio, whose main ambition was to be a conventional romantic heroine. They dont come along everyday, these intimate and personal recollections of someone who actually knew the silent film greats, but when they do, they have my attention. Ironically, she was signed precisely because of her many years of failureand her hunger for acting work. Young joan, in the companionship of bara during the 1940s and 1950s, includes tales of baras husband, charles brabin, friends marion davies, clark gable, victor fleming, and other stars of the past. Her femme fatale roles earned her the nickname the vamp. Bara, a native of cincinnati, was one of the silver screens first sex symbols and frequently stared in femme fatale roles.

I will be there with my book theda bara my mentor and will sign an autograph to anyone. Did she give you any autographed photographs of herself. Genini has done an admirable job of digging up old magazine and newspaper articles about ms. Silent film actresses, signed photographs and autographs. Theda bara during shooting of film a woman there was in. Theda bara, henry leone, warner oland, louise rial, and william e.

Awesome pictures, great research, and i love the stories of her in the 50s as a respectable, upstanding society lady. Theda bara playing zara, a south sea island princess involved with a missionary named winthrop stark played by actor william b. Theda bara as cleopatra in a publicity photo from the 1917 fox silent film cleopatra. Theda bara was theodosia burr goodman, 18851955 a jewish woman from cincinnati who led a quiet and scandal free private life. Theda bara, for one is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted 2 times.

The vamp was absolutely the first time a sexually aggressive woman was portrayed in an american film, and viewers who were used to watching virginal ingenues and saintly mother characters went wild for. Dave was born and brought up in seattle, united states. This is not a preprinted signature but one that would have been stamped by a secretary or theda bara herself. Each photograph is packed in a highly protective hard. Bara was one of the most popular actresses of the silent era, and one of cinemas earliest sex symbols. Hollywoods first and most notorious vixen, theda bara became synonymous with exoticism. Dedicated to the stars and starlets of hollywoods past decades.

Under the wing of hollywoods first femme fatale 9781476662831. Nationality american gender female birth details july 29, 1890 cincinnati, ohio, united states famous works. Buy theda bara autograph, signed photo print approx size 12x8 inches at amazon uk. Her films set the vogue for sophisticated sexual themes in motion pictures and made her an international symbol of daring new freedom. Dave bara is one of the prominent authors of america who has written many successful novels in his writing career. Abaa stunning signed photograph, 8 x 10, matte finish, 1917. Apr 06, 2011 theda bara in her only surviving film footage from her 1917 epic movie cleopatra.

Theda bara in the eternal sapho, 1916 theda bara born theodosia burr goodman, july 1885 april was an american silent film and stage actress. Theda bara was a silent screen icon whose meteoric career was over after five years. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Shipping can be arranged at the buyers expense at reasonable rates. Beautiful photo of theda bara signed, i had photo psadna to determine authenticity, certificate is included with photo. Under the wing of hollywoods first femme fatale by joan craig, with beverly e. Despite being a mediocre actress with less than classic beauty, theda bar. She inscribes in french and signs with fountain pen, tres sincerement, theda bara 1917. Mar 19, 2016 theda baras autograph march 19, 2016 april 17, 2017 stephen carver 1 comment for a family thats not much bothered by celebrity autographs we seem to have nonetheless acquired a few as part of our collection of film and rock n roll memorabilia, an ongoing hoard that competes for shelf space in a small house with about 2,500 books and. From autographed celebrity photographs and rare historical manuscripts to unique music and sports signed memorabilia, we have it all. If you havent read joan craigs new book on theda bara. A betterthanblank autograph book with silly signature ideas, autograph rhymes, fullcolor illustrations and a pen that writes in four different ink colors. Her femme fatale roles earned her the nickname the vamp short for vampire.

Bushman, and others silentera film stars autograph set. Jewish bad girl theda bara never won an oscar tablet magazine. Theda bara, they announced, was an anagram for arab death. Fox watched her rushes, liked what he saw, and signed bara to a fiveyear. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. She was the hottest sex symbol to hit the motion picture screen since, well, since the flickers started flickering. The rise and fall of theda bara and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Her femme fatale roles earned her the nickname the vamp short for vampire, later fueling the rising popularity in vamp. Author joan craig shares her memories of theda bara in new book. Theda bara 18551955, autograph signature, was an american silent film actress one of the most popular of her era, and one of cinemas earliest sex symbols. In may 2016, a memoir titled theda bara, my mentor, under the wings of hollywoods first femme fatale, by joan craig with beverly stout, was released. However, this book is not nearly as good as eve goldens vamp book on bara, which was printed the same year. Theda bara stunning signed photograph, 8 x 10, matte finish. Our photographs are high quality reproductions, in mint condition, professionally printed on lustre finish photographic paper.

Theda bara 5x7 or 8x10 heart and soul 1917, sexy vamp actress photo print hollywood classic silent era actress sexy portrait primadonnaportraits 5 out. Mar 19, 2016 theda baras autograph posted on march 19, 2016 april 17, 2017 by stephen carver for a family thats not much bothered by celebrity autographs we seem to have nonetheless acquired a few as part of our collection of film and rock n roll memorabilia, an ongoing hoard that competes for shelf space in a small house with about 2,500 books. Bara is shown full length, in a layered lace long gown, standing by an ornate fireplace with mirror, likely from camille. The term vamp soon became a popular slang term for a sexually predatory woman. Theda baras name still rings a bell for some people. Born in the shadow of the sphinx, they claimed, she was the daughter of a french artist and his arabian mistress. Theda bara as cleopatra, 1917 the film is lost and only a few photos survive theda bara,s u vero nombre era theda goo.

Recently restored, footage from video titled fragments. This looks fabulous, this is a wonderful piece of hollywood memorabilia. Underwood and underwood theda bara, from the book amillion and one nights, a history of the motion picture by terry ramsaye. Theda bara born theodosia burr goodman in 1885 is a fascinating. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. A character named for bara was featured in the stage musical theda bara and the frontier rabbi, by jeff hochhauser and bob johnston, produced at playhouse91, new york city, 1993, and union square theatre, new york city, 1994. This guest book is a great way to keep track of all the memories you make with your friends on your birthday, baby shower, bar mitzvah, or other special event. Vintage song sheet cover for the song ive lost you so why should i care and featuring a photo portrait of silent screen star, theda bara. May 4, 2015 theda the vamp bara autograph signed original c. Purchases must be paid for and you will then be contacted by the shipper with a quote. Theda bara 18551955, autograph signature, was an oct. Theda bara in her only surviving film footage from her 1917 epic movie cleopatra. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.

Theda bara s name still rings a bell for some people. Make sure your party is one to remember with our autograph book. In 1918, the silentfilm actress theda bara was, however briefly, the thirdmost popular. With over 236,000 items in our archives, historyforsale is the worlds largest dealer of authentic handsigned autographs and collectibles.