The Sheik

(1921)Directed by George Melford86 minAdventure, Drama, Romance
A photoplay of tempestuous love between a madcap English beauty and a bronzed Arab chief!

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...

Rudolph Valentinoas Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan
Agnes Ayresas Lady Diana Mayo
RMRuth Milleras Zilah - A Marriage Market Prospect
George Waggneras Yousaef - Tribal Chieftain (as George Waggener)
Frank Butleras Sir Aubrey Mayo
Charles Brinleyas Mustapha Ali - Diana's Guide (as Charles Brindley)
Lucien Littlefieldas Gaston - French Valet
Adolphe Menjouas Dr. Raoul de St. Hubert
Walter Longas Omair - the Bandit
Sally Blaneas Arab Child (uncredited)
EGEarl Gordon Bostwickas Suitor (uncredited)
Rafael Negreteas Violinist (uncredited)
Natacha Rambovaas Arab Dancer (uncredited)
Loretta Youngas Arab Child (uncredited)
Polly Ann Youngas Arab Child (uncredited)