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The sheik

It is a well known and often told story that Rudolph Valentino was a largely unknown actor when he appeared in The Sheik (1921), the film that shot him into the rarified heights of an international film star. The film, based on a 'scandalous' British novel, seems more than a bit melodramatic today, with its 'forbidden' interracial love elements and its sappy story of a privileged and self-determined society woman who is knocked-down a peg or two by the desert and its inhabitants. However, Valentino (who does more than his share of ridiculous eye-popping in the film in lieu of better acting devices — fault director George Melford for not keeping it under control) holds the film together by virtue of his magnetic presence alone. There are plenty of shots of Valentino flashing that million-dollar smile that made him the top matinee idol of the 1920s. The film, nonetheless, does have a number of exciting action sequences that help it rise above the average film fare of 1921. Directed by George Melford.

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  • "It is a well known and often told story that Rudolph Valentino was a largely unknown actor when he appeared in The Sheik (1921), the film that shot him into the rarified heights of an international film star. The film, based on a 'scandalous' British novel, seems more than a bit melodramatic today, with its 'forbidden' interracial love elements and its sappy story of a privileged and self-determined society woman who is knocked-down a peg or two by the desert and its inhabitants. However, Valentino (who does more than his share of ridiculous eye-popping in the film in lieu of better acting devices — fault director George Melford for not keeping it under control) holds the film together by virtue of his magnetic presence alone. There are plenty of shots of Valentino flashing that million-dollar smile that made him the top matinee idol of the 1920s. The film, nonetheless, does have a number of exciting action sequences that help it rise above the average film fare of 1921. Directed by George Melford."@en
  • "Son of the sheik: A sheik's son is lured into a thieves' trap by a beautiful girl. When he escapes, he kidnaps the girl, they fall in love, and ride off into the sunset together."@en
  • "Struck down by her beauty, Sheik Ahmed adbucts Lady Diana, an English woman touring Arabia, and carries her off to his desert kingdom. Although he lavishes her with attention and luxuries, she withholds herself from his charms. Wandering off from Ahmed's guards, she is captured by the desert bandit Omair. The Sheik rounds up his warriors and races off to attack Omair's stronghold, before the bruce can force himself upon his beloved Diana."
  • "A charming Arabian sheik becomes infatuated with an adventurous, modern-thinking Englishwoman and abducts her to his home in the Saharan desert."
  • "In A desert sheik kidnaps an English girl and holds her captive."@en
  • "Rudolph Valentino portrays Ahmed, the Saharan chieftain who tempestuously woos and wins Lady Diana Mayo (Agnes Ayres), then rides to her rescue when she's carried off by rival tribesmen."@en
  • ""At an oasis in the Sahara Desert, Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan presides over a marriage market, at which [weathy] tribesmen purchase brides, and ensures that his friend Yousaef is reunited with his sweetheart Zilah. Ahmed and his men then take some of the women to be sold in Biskra. Biskra, a large town where old traditions co-exist with the ways of foreign tourists, is the current home of the high-spirited Lady Diana Mayo. Despite the protests of her brother, Sir Aubrey, Diana is leaving the following morning on a tour of the Sahara, accompanied only by an Arab guide, Mustapha Ali, and his men. Diana is fascinated by the arrival of Ahmed and questions a gendarme, who tells her that the sheik will be hosting an entertainment at the casino, during which men will be able to gamble for the brides. Diana also learns that only Arabs are allowed entrance, and that the Paris-educated sheik is a rich tribal prince whose word is law in Biskra. Intrigued, Diana buys a dancing girl's costume, then sits with the other women in the casino. When it is Diana's turn to be displayed, she balks, and Ahmed deduces that she is not an Arab. After a bemused Ahmed escorts her out, Mustapha reveals that he is taking Diana into the desert, and Ahmed smiles. Soon after Diana begins her journey, Ahmed and his men ambush her. Upon being taken to Ahmed's tent, Diana asks him why he has kidnapped her, and he replies, 'Are you not woman enough to know?' After Diana rejects the sheik's attempts to seduce her, he instructs his French valet, Gaston, and Zilah to attend her. Seeing Diana's distress at her captivity, Ahmed keeps his distance, but insists that she wear traditional Arab garb instead of her western clothing. After a week of 'sullen obedience, ' Diana learns that Ahmed is to be visited by his friend, famed French novelist Dr. Raoul de St. Hubert. Diana is horrified that someone from 'her' world will see her as a captive and assume that she has become Ahmed's concubine. Seeing her concern, Ahmed orders Gaston to return Diana's clothes to her, but when he kisses her, she still reacts coldly. Upset that his attentions repulse her, Ahmed leaves to meet Raoul. Later, while riding with Gaston, Diana broods on the upcoming encounter with Raoul, and runs away. In Biskra, Raoul reprimands Ahmed for abducting Diana, but the sheik protests that when an Arab wants a woman, he takes her. In the desert, Omair the bandit spots Diana alone and is about to seize her when Ahmed suddenly appears and saves her. Diana confesses that she ran away because of her shame over facing Raoul, and that night, Raoul discerns how uncomfortable Diana is. As the days pass, Raoul and Diana become friends, much to the dismay of Ahmed, who mistakenly assumes that Raoul is falling in love with her. One afternoon, as Raoul talks with Diana, news arrives that he is needed to tend to an injured man. Raoul notes Diana's fear that Ahmed has been hurt, and her relief that is it someone else instead. Ahmed also sees her concern and is gratified. Meanwhile, in Omair's stronghold, the bandit orders his spies to bring him news of Ahmed's 'white woman.' At the oasis, Ahmed returns Diana's pistol to her when she promises not to run away, and she goes riding with Gaston. After Diana leaves, Raoul rebukes his friend for his treatment of her and begs him to return her to Biskra. Ahmed protests, then realizes that he has been in the wrong. Overcome with remorse, Ahmed tells Raoul to escort Diana to Biskra, then rides off alone. Meanwhile, Diana has been captured by Omair's men, and Gaston has been wounded. When Ahmed rides through the desert, he finds the words, 'Ahmed, I love you, ' which Diana had scribbled into the sand before her capture. Ahmed is thrilled until he finds Gaston and learns what has occurred. Ahmed takes Gaston to Raoul, then assembles his men and rides for Omair's fortress. As Omair is attempting to assault Diana, Ahmed and his men gain entry into the fort and battle their way to Omair's inner sanctum, where Ahmed strangles his foe. Ahmed is wounded during the battle, and Diana anxiously accompanies him to the oasis. As Diana and Raoul watch over the unconscious Ahmed, Raoul reveals that Ahmed is the orphaned son of an English father and a Spanish mother. As a child, Ahmed was adopted by the former sheik, and was reared as an Arab. Diana then prays to God to take her instead of her beloved, and her tender words wake Ahmed. Overjoyed, the lovers embrace"--AFI catalog, 1921-1930."@en
  • "The sheik: Lady Diana Mayo is carried into the desert by an Arab chieftain, who takes one look at her and wants her, right then and there ; The son of the sheik: The son of a sheik is lured into a thieves' trap by a beautiful girl. When he escapes, he kidnaps the girl and they fall in love and ride off into the sunset together."
  • "Features films of all-star wrestling action from the 1950's and 1960's. Includes Antonino Rocca, the Sheik, Bobo Brazil, Gorgeous George, and more."@en
  • "This DVD contains Rudolph Valentino's signature films together for the first time."@en
  • "Sheik Ahmed (Valentino) desperately desires feisty British socialite Diana (Ayres), so he abducts her and carries her off to his luxurious desert tent-palace. The free-spirited Diana recoils from his passionate embraces and yearns to be released. Only after being kidnapped by desert bandits does Diana realize how much she has grown to love Ahmed, who comes to rescue her in the nick of time."
  • "Lady Diana Mayo is abducted by an Arab chieftain, Sheik Ahmed. Diana begs to be returned home. Only after being kidnapped by desert bandits does Diana realize how much she has grown to love Ahmed, who comes to rescue her in the nick of time."@en
  • "The Sheik: Lady Diana Mayo is carried into the desert by an Arab chieftan, who takes one look at her and wants her, right then and there. Later she is abducted by an evil Arab and when the sheik rescues her, she admits her love for him."@en
  • "Lady Diana Mayo is abducted by an Arab chieftain, Sheik Ahmed. Diana begs to be returned home. Only after being kidnapped by desert bandits does Diana realize how much she has grown to love Ahmed, who comes to rescue her in the nick of time."
  • ""The son of the sheik: a sequel to THE SHEIK, was designed to revive Valentino's career. As both parent and son, Rudy has two virile leading parts, showing how a son of the desert inherited the passions of the father. Although the production is on a modest scale compared to the original SHEIK, Valentino's performance is far more accomplished, and there's a tongue-in-cheek quality which gives THE SON a certain magic even today. Young Ahmed falls in love with Yasmin, a dancing girl (Vilma Banky), but he is captured and tortured by bandits. Believing Yasmin to be responsible, he escapes and plans his own form of revenge, although true love, of course, finally pervails" -- Container."@en
  • "This silent film, directed by George Melford and featuring Rudolph Valentino, Agnes Ayres, and Ruth Miller, is about an Arab sheik and an Englishwoman who fall in love after her abduction."@en
  • "A desert sheik kidnaps an English girl and holds her captive. Later an evil Arab abducts her. When the sheik rescues her, she admits that she loves him and they are married."@en
  • "A desert sheik kidnaps an English girl and holds her captive. Later an evil Arab abducts her. When the sheik rescues her, she admits that she loves him and they are married."
  • ""The sheik: Women fainted in the aisles when THE SHEIK was released in 1921. The titled Lady Diana Mayo (Agnes Ayres) is carried itno the desert by an Arab chieftan, Ahmed Ben Hassan (Valentino) who takes one look at her and wants her, right then and there. Filmed on the heels of women's nobody had seen anything like Valentino's natural sex appeal on the screen before. His charismatic secured Valentino's place in screen legend. From the lavish dressing of this production, Arabian wall tapestries, tunics, cassocks and garish jewlry became a fad in decoration and attire" -- Container."@en
  • "In The Sheik, a desert sheik kidnaps an English girl and holds her captive. In Son of the sheik, a sheik believes he has been betrayed by a dancing girl after his is captured by bandits and tortured."
  • "An Arab sheik abducts and seduces a sophisticated English woman."@en
  • "Sheik Ahmed desperately desires fiesty British socialite Diana (Ayres), so he abducts her and carries her off to his luxurious desert tent-palace. The free-spirited Diana recoils from his passionate embraces and yearns to be released. Only after being kidnapped by desert bandits does Diana realize how much she has grown to love Ahmed, who comes to her rescue in the nick of time."@en

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