The Son of the Sheik
""An eye for an eye-a hate for a hate-that my girl, is the law of the tribe.""
Originally released in 1926. The Son of the Sheik is a action/adventure film. directed by George Fitzmaurice. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rudolph Valentino, Vilma Banky, and George Fawcett
Synopsis
Ahmed, son of Diana and Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan, falls in love with Yasmin, a dancing girl who fronts her father's gang of mountebanks. She and Ahmed meet secretly until one night when her father and the gang capture the son of the sheik, torture him, and hold him for ransom.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 1926
99 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (30 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rudolph Valentino
as Ahmed, the Sheik's Son / Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan
Vilma Banky
as Yasmin, André's Daughter
George Fawcett
as André Romez
Montagu Love
as Ghabah
Agnes Ayres
as Diana - Wife of the Sheik
Karl Dane
as Ramadan
Bull Montana
as Mountebank
Bynunsky Hyman
as Mountebank (as Binunsky Hyman)
Earl Gordon Bostwick
as Bit Part
Erwin Connelly
as The Zouve
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Feature Productions
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Son of the Sheik about?
Ahmed, son of Diana and Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan, falls in love with Yasmin, a dancing girl who fronts her father's gang of mountebanks. She and Ahmed meet secretly until one night when her father an...
Who directed The Son of the Sheik?
The Son of the Sheik was directed by George Fitzmaurice.
How long is The Son of the Sheik?
The Son of the Sheik has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was The Son of the Sheik released?
The Son of the Sheik was released on September 5, 1926 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Son of the Sheik?
The main cast of The Son of the Sheik includes Rudolph Valentino, Vilma Banky, George Fawcett, Montagu Love, Agnes Ayres.