The Son of the Sheik
“"An eye for an eye-a hate for a hate-that my girl, is the law of the tribe."”
Synopsis
Ahmed, son of Diana and Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan, falls in love with Yasmin, a dancing girl who fronts her father's gang of mountebanks. She and Ahmed meet secretly until one night when her father and the gang capture the son of the sheik, torture him, and hold him for ransom.
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Top Cast
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Rudolph Valentino
Ahmed, the Sheik's Son / Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan
Vilma Banky
Yasmin, André's Daughter
George Fawcett
André Romez
Montagu Love
Ghabah
Agnes Ayres
Diana - Wife of the Sheik
Karl Dane
Ramadan
Bull Montana
Mountebank
Bynunsky Hyman
Mountebank (as Binunsky Hyman)
Earl Gordon Bostwick
Bit Part
Erwin Connelly
The Zouve
William Donovan
S'rir
Charles Requa
Pierre - Ahmed's Friend
Harry Blassingame
One of Sheik's Men
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Fitzmaurice
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion, Fred De Gresac
- Original Title
- The Son of the Sheik
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Feature Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Fitzmaurice
Frances Marion, Fred De Gresac, Edith Maude Hull
George Barnes
Department Leadership Roster
George Fitzmaurice
Director
Frances Marion
Screenplay
Fred De Gresac
Screenplay
George Barnes
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Son of the Sheik
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What is The Son of the Sheik about?
Ahmed, son of Diana and Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan, falls in love with Yasmin, a dancing girl who fronts her father's gang of mountebanks. She and Ahmed meet secretly until one night when her father and the gang capture the son of the sheik, torture him, and hold him for ransom.
Who directed The Son of the Sheik?
The Son of the Sheik was directed by George Fitzmaurice.
Who stars in The Son of the Sheik?
The principal cast of The Son of the Sheik includes Rudolph Valentino, Vilma Banky, George Fawcett, Montagu Love, Agnes Ayres.
When was The Son of the Sheik released and how long is it?
The Son of the Sheik was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Is The Son of the Sheik based on a book or true story?
The Son of the Sheik is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edith Maude Hull".