The Son of the Sheik (1926): Cast
The Son of the Sheik is a 1926 adventure drama directed by George Fitzmaurice, starring Agnes Ayres as Diana - Wife of the Sheik, Rudolph Valentino and Vilma Banky. It runs 1 hour 9 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 9m (69 min)
- Director
- George Fitzmaurice
- Studio
- Feature Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Son of the Sheik About?
The premise of The Son of the Sheik without spoilers.
Ahmed, the son of Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan and Diana, falls deeply for Yasmin, a captivating dancer who fronts her father's troupe of swindlers. Their secret romance blossoms until Yasmin’s father and his gang seize Ahmed, subject him to brutal torture and hold him for ransom, sparking a violent cycle of vengeance and love caught in tribal law.
The Son of the Sheik Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- sequel
- algeria
- north africa
- arab
- national film registry
- sheik
- revenge
- dancer
- desert
- father son relationship
- chandelier
- camel
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- french
- dual role
- one against many
- kidnapping
- sandstorm
- knife throwing
- whipping
The Son of the Sheik Cast & Characters
Agnes Ayres leads the cast as Diana - Wife of the Sheik, with Rudolph Valentino as Ahmed, the Sheik's Son / Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan and Vilma Banky as Yasmin, André's Daughter. Directed by George Fitzmaurice; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Fitzmaurice
- Agnes Ayres as Diana - Wife of the Sheik
- Rudolph Valentino as Ahmed, the Sheik's Son / Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan
- Vilma Banky as Yasmin, André's Daughter
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Karl Dane as Ramadan
Also Starring in The Son of the Sheik
· 4 more- Montagu Love Ghabah
- George Fawcett André Romez
- Bull Montana Mountebank
- Bynunsky Hyman Mountebank (as Binunsky Hyman)
More from George Fitzmaurice
More films directed by George Fitzmaurice: Arsène Lupin Returns, Live, Love and Learn, The Emperor’s Candlesticks and Suzy.
The Son of the Sheik Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Il figlio dello sceicco” and “Der Sohn des Scheichs”.
- Also known as
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- Il figlio dello sceicco
- Der Sohn des Scheichs
- Le fils du cheik
- Ο Γιος του Σεΐχη
- 족장의 아들
- 酋长的儿子
- O Filho do Sheik
- El hijo del caid
- Sheikens son
- Syn szejka
- Сын шейха
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The Son of the Sheik FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Son of the Sheik, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Son of the Sheik?
The Son of the Sheik runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).
When was The Son of the Sheik released?
The Son of the Sheik was released on September 5, 1926.
Who directed The Son of the Sheik?
The Son of the Sheik was directed by George Fitzmaurice.
More films by George Fitzmaurice Who is in the cast of The Son of the Sheik?
The Son of the Sheik stars Agnes Ayres as Diana - Wife of the Sheik, Rudolph Valentino as Ahmed, the Sheik's Son / Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan and Vilma Banky as Yasmin, André's Daughter, among 8 credited actors.
Does The Son of the Sheik have a post-credit scene?
No. The Son of the Sheik has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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