From the Blackhawk Films collection. New digital stereo music scores, plus alternate soundtrack with vintage score for The son of the sheik. Special content of this edition, artwork and summary c2002 Film Preservation Associates. The sheik originally released as a motion picture in 1921. Original credits: Jesse L Lasky presents George Melford's production, from the novel by Edith M. Hull; adaptation by Monte Katterjohn; photographed by William Marshall. The son of the sheik originally released as a motion picture in 1926. Original credits: Emil C Jensen presents a George Fitzmaurice production, from the novel by Edith M. Hull; directed by George Fitzmaurice; produced by John W. Considine; adapted by Frances Marion; photographed by George Barnes. Music notes by Eric Beheim. With three short special features: Rudolph Valentino and his 88 American beauties -- The sheik's physique -- original newsreel coverage of Valentino's funeral in 1926. Rudolph Valentino, Agnes Ayres, Vilma Banky, George Fawcett, Montague Love, Karl Dane, Bull Montana, Binunsky Hyman.
Summary:
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. The son of a sheik 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.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)50446626
Locations:
FXPH314 -- Carnegie-Stout Public Library (Dubuque)
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