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The Sultana
Rich young playboy Gregory Kirkland reads a newspaper story about a daring robbery, and bets his friends that he can steal a famous diamond tiara, The Sultana, from its designer and then secretly return it without being caught. Robert Sautrelle, who designed the tiara, visits Kirkland's home, and Gregory does indeed steal it. However, he gets cold feet before he returns it and convinces a woman he knows, Virginia Lowndes, to return it. Unfortunately, things don't work out exactly as Gregory had planned.
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Plot Summary
A beautiful young woman, captured by pirates and sold into slavery in an exotic land, finds herself in the midst of political intrigue and a forbidden romance. She must navigate treacherous waters and make difficult choices to survive and perhaps find freedom.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1916, contemporary critical reviews are scarce and difficult to access. However, it is recognized as an early vehicle for Theda Bara, a prominent actress of the silent era known for her exotic and vampish roles, which likely contributed to its popularity among audiences of the time.
What Reviewers Say
Early silent film showcasing Theda Bara's star power.
Features typical melodrama and exotic settings of early 20th-century cinema.
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Fun Fact
Theda Bara was one of the first actresses to become a major sex symbol in Hollywood, and her dramatic portrayal of exotic and vampish characters in films like 'The Sultana' cemented her status.
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