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The Sheik

NR1h 26m1921George Melford
IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 79%
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"A photoplay of tempestuous love between a madcap English beauty and a bronzed Arab chief!"

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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What is The Sheik (1921) 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 stars in The Sheik?

The Sheik stars 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). The film was directed by George Melford.

How long is The Sheik?

The Sheik has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1921. It is rated NR.

Is The Sheik worth watching?

The Sheik holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 79. Fans of Adventure, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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