Film Forum

Rudolph Valentino in THE SON OF THE SHEIK (1926)

George Fitzmaurice · 1926 · U.S. · 68 min

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Screenplay by Frances Marion and Fred de Gresac Based on the novel by Edith M. Hull Art Direction by William Cameron Menzies “Sequel to THE SHEIK, contains flavorful account of desert leader who falls in love with dancing-girl Bánky. Handsomely mounted silent film is a first-rate adventure/romance, with tongue slightly in cheek. Valentino plays a dual role in this, his last film.” – Leonard Maltin