Movie

The Son of the Sheik

“"An eye for an eye-a hate for a hate-that my girl, is the law of the tribe."”

★ 6.1(34)19261h 9m

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Good to know

Director: George Fitzmaurice
Release date: 1926-09-05
Runtime: 1h 9m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Feature Productions
Part of: The Sheik Collection

About The Son of the Sheik

The Son of the Sheik is a 1926 movie in the Action, Adventure and Drama genres, directed by George Fitzmaurice, starring Rudolph Valentino, Vilma Banky and George Fawcett. It has a runtime of 1 hour 9 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 34 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Son of the Sheik in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Rudolph Valentino

Ahmed, the Sheik's Son / Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan

Vilma Banky

Yasmin, André's Daughter

George Fawcett

André Romez

Montagu Love

Ghabah

Agnes Ayres

Diana - Wife of the Sheik

Karl Dane

Ramadan

Bull Montana

Mountebank

Bynunsky Hyman

Mountebank (as Binunsky Hyman)

Earl Gordon Bostwick

Bit Part

Erwin Connelly

The Zouve

William Donovan

S'rir

Charles Requa

Pierre - Ahmed's Friend

Themes & keywords

ransomsheikloverevengesilent film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Son of the Sheik in United States?+

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

Is The Son of the Sheik on Netflix?+

The Son of the Sheik is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Son of the Sheik?+

The Son of the Sheik has a runtime of 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).

Who stars in The Son of the Sheik?+

The Son of the Sheik stars Rudolph Valentino, Vilma Banky, George Fawcett, Montagu Love and Agnes Ayres.

When did The Son of the Sheik come out?+

The Son of the Sheik is a 1926 movie directed by George Fitzmaurice.

What genre is The Son of the Sheik?+

The Son of the Sheik is Action, Adventure, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Son of the Sheik?+

The Son of the Sheik was directed by George Fitzmaurice.