The Sheik
📖 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...
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “A photoplay of tempestuous love between a madcap English beauty and a bronzed Arab chief!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Adventure, Drama, Romance
- Director
- George Melford
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Rudolph ValentinoSheik Ahmed Ben Hassan
Agnes AyresLady Diana MayoR
Ruth MillerZilah - A Marriage Market Prospect
George WaggnerYousaef - Tribal Chieftain (as George Waggener)
Frank ButlerSir Aubrey Mayo
Charles BrinleyMustapha Ali - Diana's Guide (as Charles Brindley)
Lucien LittlefieldGaston - French Valet
Adolphe MenjouDr. Raoul de St. Hubert
Walter LongOmair - the Bandit
Sally BlaneArab Child (uncredited)🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- When was The Sheik released?
- The Sheik was released on November 20, 1921.
- How long is The Sheik?
- The Sheik has a runtime of 1h 26m.
- Where can I track The Sheik?
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