The Reincarnation of Karma
“A LOVE STORY OF THE MEDIEVAL AGES. The Most Wonderful Picture Ever Shown.”
Synopsis
In India, Leslie Adams dreams of a priestess who is turned into a snake by Karma, the high priest. While touring a ruined temple, he finds the snake, who is said to resume human form every 100 years. Assuming her human form, Qunitreea give Leslie's fiancée an amulet, causing her to fall into a permanent sleep. Leslie realizes he is the high priest Karma reincarnated, and that Qunitreea has had her revenge.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 27, 1912
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Van Dyke Brooke
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugene Mullin
- Original Title
- The Reincarnation of Karma
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Van Dyke Brooke
Eugene Mullin
Department Leadership Roster
Van Dyke Brooke
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Reincarnation of Karma
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What is The Reincarnation of Karma about?
In India, Leslie Adams dreams of a priestess who is turned into a snake by Karma, the high priest. While touring a ruined temple, he finds the snake, who is said to resume human form every 100 years. Assuming her human form, Qunitreea give Leslie's fiancée an amulet, causing her to fall into a permanent sleep. Leslie realizes he is the high priest Karma reincarnated, and that Qunitreea has had her revenge.
Who directed The Reincarnation of Karma?
The Reincarnation of Karma was directed by Van Dyke Brooke.
Who stars in The Reincarnation of Karma?
The principal cast of The Reincarnation of Karma includes Courtenay Foote, Rosemary Theby, Lillian Walker, Charles Eldridge, Edith Storey.
When was The Reincarnation of Karma released and how long is it?
The Reincarnation of Karma was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Reincarnation of Karma?
The Reincarnation of Karma holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).