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.  Check out my new show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening! Sponsors: Better Help: Visit betterhelp.com/spencer for 10% off your first month! Feals CBD: Visit feals.com/cultliter for 50% off your first order plus free shipping.  Follow: @cultliterpodcast on Instagram Sources:  https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/4550226/the-creepy-story-of-theda-bara-hollywoods-first-vampire-actress-who-received-1000-marriage-proposals-and-even-had-fans-kids-named-after-her/ https://forward.com/culture/film-tv/389807/theda-bara-hollywoods-first-vamp/ https://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/theda-bara-hollywoods-famous-vamp/ https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/g31916339/old-hollywood-star-rules/ https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/4550226/the-creepy-story-of-theda-bara-hollywoods-first-vampire-actress-who-received-1000-marriage-proposals-and-even-had-fans-kids-named-after-her/ https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2018/10/31/mysterious-theda-bara-screen-vamp/1830609002/ https://forward.com/culture/film-tv/389807/theda-bara-hollywoods-first-vamp/ https://www.factinate.com/people/facts-theda-bara/ https://wednesdayswomen.com/theda-bara-first-creation-of-hollywoods-sultans-of-spin/ ‘Theda Bara A Biography of the Silent Screen Vamp with a Filmography’ By: Ronald Genini  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.