Movie

The Sheik

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

★ 6.0(62)19211h 26m

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Good to know

Director: George Melford
Release date: 1921-11-20
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Part of: The Sheik Collection

The Sheik — trailer

About The Sheik

The Sheik is a 1921 movie in the Adventure, Drama and Romance genres, directed by George Melford, starring Rudolph Valentino, Agnes Ayres and Ruth Miller. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 62 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Sheik in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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...

Cast

Rudolph Valentino

Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan

Agnes Ayres

Lady Diana Mayo

Ruth Miller

Zilah - A Marriage Market Prospect

George Waggner

Yousaef - Tribal Chieftain (as George Waggener)

Frank Butler

Sir Aubrey Mayo

Charles Brinley

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

Lucien Littlefield

Gaston - French Valet

Adolphe Menjou

Dr. Raoul de St. Hubert

Walter Long

Omair - the Bandit

Sally Blane

Arab Child (uncredited)

Earl Gordon Bostwick

Suitor (uncredited)

Rafael Negrete

Violinist (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

silent film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Sheik in Mexico?+

The Sheik is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Sheik on Netflix?+

The Sheik is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Sheik?+

The Sheik has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in The Sheik?+

The Sheik stars Rudolph Valentino, Agnes Ayres, Ruth Miller, George Waggner and Frank Butler.

When did The Sheik come out?+

The Sheik is a 1921 movie directed by George Melford.

What genre is The Sheik?+

The Sheik is Adventure, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Sheik?+

The Sheik was directed by George Melford.