The Sheik

The Sheik

A photoplay of tempestuous love between a madcap English beauty and a bronzed Arab chief!

5.9 /10 61 votes
November 20, 1921 1h 26m Released

Storyline

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...

Key Information

Director George Melford
Writers Edith Maude Hull, Monte M. Katterjohn
Studio Paramount Pictures
Rating 5.9/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Rudolph Valentino

Rudolph Valentino

Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan

Agnes Ayres

Agnes Ayres

Lady Diana Mayo

Ruth Miller

Zilah - A Marriage Market Prospect

George Waggner

George Waggner

Yousaef - Tribal Chieftain (as George Waggener)

Frank Butler

Frank Butler

Sir Aubrey Mayo

Charles Brinley

Charles Brinley

Mustapha Ali - Diana's Guide (as Charles Brindley)

Lucien Littlefield

Lucien Littlefield

Gaston - French Valet

Adolphe Menjou

Adolphe Menjou

Dr. Raoul de St. Hubert

Walter Long

Walter Long

Omair - the Bandit

Sally Blane

Sally Blane

Arab Child (uncredited)

Earl Gordon Bostwick

Suitor (uncredited)

Rafael Negrete

Violinist (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Sheik was released on November 20, 1921.

The runtime of The Sheik is 1h 26m.

The Sheik is a Adventure, Drama, Romance movie.

The Sheik has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Sheik is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Sheik was directed by George Melford.

The main cast of The Sheik includes Rudolph Valentino, Agnes Ayres, Ruth Miller.

The Sheik is originally in English.