The Son Of The Sheik

Series: History of the Motion Picture Series

Duration: 7 reels

Genres: Adventure Drama Romance, Educational

Year Published: 1926

Creator: Feature Productions Inc.

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Credits: Fitzmaurice, Geo. (George), 1885-1940, direction.; Marion, Frances, 1888-1973, writing.; Gresac, Fred de, writing.; Hull, E. M. (Edith Maude) Sons of the sheik.; Barnes, George, 1892-1953, camera/lighting.; Menzies, William Cameron, 1896-1957, production design.; Valentino, Rudolph, 1895-1926, cast.; Banky, Vilma, 1898-1991, cast.; Fawcett, George, 1860-1939, cast.; Love, Montagu, 1877-1943, cast.; Dane, Karl, 1886-1934, cast.; Montana, Bull, 1887-1950, cast.; Feature Productions, Inc.

Description: Tells the story of Ahmed, a desert sheik who believes himself betrayed by a dancing girl, whereupon he abducts her and exacts his own form of revenge. Stars Rudolph Valentino and Vilma Banky. Directed by George Fitzmaurice.

Complete Record: THE SON OF THE SHEIK. United Artists. Presented by John W. Considine, Jr. 1926. 7 reels. From the novel "The Sons of the Sheik" by E. M. Hull. Credits: Producer, George Fitzmaurice; screen adaptation, Frances Marion, Fred de Gresac. Feature Productions, Inc.; 24Aug26; LP23046.

Metadata Source:BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE