The Sheik(1921)

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

59

1h 26m

  • Adventure,
  • Drama,
  • Romance

Overview

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

  • Agnes Ayres

    Agnes Ayres

    Lady Diana Mayo

  • 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)

  • Natacha Rambova

    Natacha Rambova

    Arab Dancer (uncredited)

  • Loretta Young

    Loretta Young

    Arab Child (uncredited)

  • Polly Ann Young

    Polly Ann Young

    Arab Child (uncredited)

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    Status

    Released (Nov 20, 1921)

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