The Sheik (1921)
A photoplay of tempestuous love between a madcap English beauty and a bronzed Arab chief!
Plot Summary
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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Full Cast & Characters
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)
Director & Crew
George Melford
Director
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What is the TMDB rating of The Sheik?
It has a TMDB rating of 5.9/10 based on 63 votes.
Who directed The Sheik?
The Sheik was directed by George Melford and released in 1921.
How long is The Sheik?
The Sheik has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1921-11-20
- Status
- Released