The Sheik
“A photoplay of tempestuous love between a madcap English beauty and a bronzed Arab chief!”
Synopsis
Sheik Ahmed desperately desires feisty British socialite Diana, so he abducts her and carries her off to his luxurious tent-palace in the desert. The free-spirited Diana recoils from his passionate embraces and yearns to be released. Later, allowed to go into the desert, she escapes and makes her way across the sands...
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The Sheik (1921) - with Rudolph Valentino
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-02-06
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Rudolph Valentino
Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan
Agnes Ayres
Lady Diana Mayo
Ruth Miller
Zilah - A Marriage Market Prospect
George Waggner
Yousaef - Tribal Chieftain (as George Waggener)
Frank Butler
Sir Aubrey Mayo
Charles Brinley
Mustapha Ali - Diana's Guide (as Charles Brindley)
Lucien Littlefield
Gaston - French Valet
Adolphe Menjou
Dr. Raoul de St. Hubert
Walter Long
Omair - the Bandit
Sally Blane
Arab Child (uncredited)
Earl Gordon Bostwick
Suitor (uncredited)
Rafael Negrete
Violinist (uncredited)
Natacha Rambova
Arab Dancer (uncredited)
Loretta Young
Arab Child (uncredited)
Polly Ann Young
Arab Child (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 17, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Melford
- Screenplay & Story
- Edith Maude Hull, Monte M. Katterjohn
- Original Title
- The Sheik
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Melford
Edith Maude Hull, Monte M. Katterjohn
William Marshall
Department Leadership Roster
George Melford
Director
Monte M. Katterjohn
Writer
William Marshall
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sheik
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What is The Sheik about?
Sheik Ahmed desperately desires feisty British socialite Diana, so he abducts her and carries her off to his luxurious tent-palace in the desert. The free-spirited Diana recoils from his passionate embraces and yearns to be released. Later, allowed to go into the desert, she escapes and makes her way across the sands...
Who directed The Sheik?
The Sheik was directed by George Melford.
Who stars in The Sheik?
The principal cast of The Sheik includes Rudolph Valentino, Agnes Ayres, Ruth Miller, George Waggner, Frank Butler.
When was The Sheik released and how long is it?
The Sheik was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Is The Sheik based on a book or true story?
The Sheik is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edith Maude Hull".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sheik?
The Sheik holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).