Category Archives: Rudolf Valentino
Blood and Sand (1922)
“Happiness and prosperity built on cruelty and bloodshed cannot survive.” Rudolf Valentino stars as the toreador Juan Gallardo in the 1922 silent film Blood and Sand. As the son of an impoverished widow, Juan is considered a wastrel for his … Continue reading
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The Sheik/Son of the Sheik (1921 & 1926)
“For once your kisses are free.” If you’ve heard about the charisma of silent star Rudolf Valentino and wondered what all the fuss is about, then a wonderfully packaged DVD from Image Entertainment is for you. The DVD presents two … Continue reading
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Beyond the Rocks (1922)
“Fate seems to send you to me when I most need you.” Beyond the Rocks a 1922 silent film directed by Sam Wood was re-discovered in 2000 and restored by the Netherlands Filmmuseum. The film is irreparably damaged in a … Continue reading
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The Eagle (1925)
“I don’t associate with masked men as a rule.” Dashing Russian Army Lieutenant, Vladimir Dubrovsky (Rudolf Valentino) draws attention from Catherine the Great (Louise Dresser) when he heroically captures one of her favourite horses. Catherine wants to reward him by … Continue reading
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Cobra (1925)
“Women fascinate me–just like that Cobra and its victim.” The silent film Cobra directed by Joseph Henabery is a perfect vehicle for Rudolf Valentino. In the film, Count Torriano (Valentino) is an incorrigible Don Juan who cannot help himself when … Continue reading
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