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Apr 27, 1994 · Theda Bara is a silent film star of the early twentieth century, known for her role as a Femme Fatale. Theda Bara stamp was issued in 1994 to celebrate her legacy and the history of women in film. Learn more about her life and career at the National Postal Museum.
U.S. #2827. 1994 Theda Bara. Honors one of the legendary stars of the Silent Film Era. Designed by famed caricaturist Al Hirschfeld. Stamp Category: Commemorative. Set: Silent Screen Stars. Value: 29c. First Day of Issue: April 27, 1994. First Day City: San Francisco, CA. Quantity Issued: 1,860,000. Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
Format: Ten vertical stamps issued se-tenant in four panes of 40 stamps. Perforations: 11.2. Why the set was issued: Issued to honor ten of the greatest names of the early days of Hollywood movie-making. Fulfilled then-current First-Class postage rate. About the stamp design: The stamps were designed by renowned artist Al Hirschfeld.
May 3, 2021 · Theda Bara, who was born on July 29, 1885, in Cincinnati, Ohio, was one of the 10 stars of silent films honored on a 29¢ stamp issued by the US Postal Service in 1994. The stamp featured a caricature of her by Al Hirschfeld and celebrated her work in The Vampire, A Fool There Was, and other films.
Order Pre-cut Mounts 25 x 40 mm - 40 per pack A popular silent film actress and early sex symbol, Theda Bara became known to fans as "The Vamp". While she starred in over 40 films, many of these were destroyed during a fire at Fox Studios film vault, with only 6 originals surviving today. After marrying in 1921 Bara retired from the film industry, choosing to live the rest of her life on a 900 ...
In 1994, she was honored with her image on a U.S. postage stamp designed by caricaturist Al Hirschfeld. The Fort Lee Film Commission dedicated Main Street and Linwood Avenue in Fort Lee, New Jersey, as "Theda Bara Way" in May 2006 to honor Bara, who made many of her films at the Fox Studio on Linwood and Main.
