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6.2/10
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A charming Arabian sheik becomes infatuated with an adventurous, modern-thinking Englishwoman and abducts her to his home in the Saharan desert.A charming Arabian sheik becomes infatuated with an adventurous, modern-thinking Englishwoman and abducts her to his home in the Saharan desert.A charming Arabian sheik becomes infatuated with an adventurous, modern-thinking Englishwoman and abducts her to his home in the Saharan desert.
- Awards
- 1 win
George Waggner
- Youssef - Tribal Chieftain
- (as George Waggener)
Charles Brinley
- Mustapha Ali - Diana's Guide
- (as Charles Brindley)
Sally Blane
- Arab Child
- (uncredited)
Earl Gordon Bostwick
- Suitor
- (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
- Officer talking with Diana at Party
- (uncredited)
Rafael Negrete
- Violinist
- (uncredited)
Natacha Rambova
- Arab Dancer
- (uncredited)
Loretta Young
- Arab Child
- (uncredited)
Polly Ann Young
- Arab Child
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaThis film, Black Oxen (1923), and Flaming Youth (1923) were often cited by contemporary writers such as F. Scott Fitzgerald as the three cinematic works which defined the cultural zeitgeist of the Jazz Age. A century later, only this film has survived in its entirety.
- Quotes
Lady Diane: Why - why have you brought me here?
Ahmed: Are you not woman enough to know? Do you know how beautiful you are?
- Alternate versionsThe version shown on American Movie Classics had a soundtrack of original music composed and performed by Roger Bellon. The running time was 80 minutes.
- ConnectionsEdited into The Son of the Sheik (1926)
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This movie is definitely a curio from the past. It was Rudolph Valentino's most famous movie and helped to make him, for a time, the most desired man across the globe. He was, in fact, the first true "male sex symbol" as a result of his performance in this movie. So, historically, it's a very important film. However, many seeing the film today will marvel at how poorly the film translates to modern audiences and sensibilities. First, the acting is overly dramatic--even for most silent films. Second, the sexy star might be seen by many today as a rapist--considering he kidnaps the lady and ultimately forces himself on her. But, despite this, it's still an entertaining if slight piece. I doubt, considering the sex symbols of the 21st century, Valentino will turn any of you on, but it still is interesting to see who grandma and great-grandma were panting over almost a century ago!
NOTE: Since I first posted this review, I have seen quite a few more films starring Valentino. And, overall, I think THE SHEIK is among his poorest films--though his most notable. Tastes do indeed change, as today it isn't all that great. Try seeing some of his other work--it definitely is an improvement in most cases.
NOTE: Since I first posted this review, I have seen quite a few more films starring Valentino. And, overall, I think THE SHEIK is among his poorest films--though his most notable. Tastes do indeed change, as today it isn't all that great. Try seeing some of his other work--it definitely is an improvement in most cases.
- planktonrules
- Apr 27, 2006
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- Gross US & Canada
- $3,270,000
- Runtime1 hour 26 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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