I was doing my usual run through of the Netflix library when I came across this movie. It was under the recommended section after I had watched Gone With The Wind one day.
A young girl, Diane (Agnes Ayers), decides to travel into the scorching Arabian desert alone against her brother's wishes. What a rebel. On her first day her guide leads her into a trap and she gets captured by the wealthy sheik, Ahmed (Rudolph Valentino). She is told to obey his orders, but naturally, she refuses. As the movie goes on, he tries to express his love for her and she shuts him down time after time. She even tries to escape a few times, but is unsuccessful. But in the end, she starts to feel the same way. Aaaawwwww! :)
This movie has action, romance, and suspense rolled all into one. Even though it wasn't very long, it was the best hour and a half ever! This movie was Valentino's defining moment in Hollywood and I can clearly see why. I could tell he was having fun with his role in each scene he was in. After watching this movie, I went online and read a little history on Valentino. (I do that after every good movie I watch.) It proved my theory stated in the above sentences correct. Ah, I love it when I'm right.
I highly recommend this movie. It is now available on Netflix and they occasionally show it on TCM. Trust me.... it's worth it.
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