The Woman with the Hungry Eyes

This documentary presents the true story of Theda Bara, who starred in over 40 films, many of which are now lost. It highlights the complexities of her image, as film producers promoted her as an exotic foreigner from Egypt, despite her American roots.

The documentary also touches on her most famous work, Cleopatra, released in 1917 by Fox. This film not only serves as a biography but also as a reflection on the early days of Hollywood and the construction of celebrity personas.

Collectors of film documentaries will appreciate this exploration of a significant figure in cinematic history. Theda Bara's influence and the limited surviving films make this documentary an important resource for those studying early 20th-century cinema.