The Son of the Sheik (1926) + Extra

In the south of Algiers, in a camp of outcasts, the Frenchman André (George Fawcett) leads a troupe of mountebanks and thieves. His daughter Yasmin (Vilma Banky) is the dancer of the group and is promised to the cutthroat Moor Ghobah (Montague Love). However, Yasmin meets Ahmed (Rudolph Valentino), who is the Sheik's son but she does not know, and they fall in love for each other. When the young couple secretly dates in the ruins of Touggourt, where Yasmin dances, the criminals attack Ahmed, beat up and capture him, expecting to ask for a ransom. Ghobah poisons Ahmed, telling that Yasmin is a bait to lure victims for them. Ahmed escapes, and he abducts Yasmin and despises her. When he knows the truth, he fights against the gang of criminals trying to rescue her from Ghobah.



Extra:
– "Intro by Orson Welles" (17:35) is a clip from "The Silent Years" television program, with the famous filmmaker and actor taking his time to discuss Rudolph Valentino's appeal and career, giving some insight to the "Latinest of the Latin Lovers." Clips from Valentino's career help pad out the show
– "Valentino: His Life and Times" (8:37) is a brief biographical short detailing the actor's early years and burgeoning career in front of the camera. Footage is interesting, at one point showing Valentino palling around with Al Jolson, Douglas Fairbanks, and William S. Hart. Also of use to fans is a 1923 sound recording of Valentino singing.

The Sheik (1921)