“You Haven't Seen Valentino Till You've Seen "Blood and Sand"”
Juan is the son of a poor widow in Seville. Against his mother's wishes he pursues a career as toreador. He rapidly gains national prominence, and takes his childhood sweetheart Carmen as his bride. He meets the Marquis' daughter Doña Sol and finds himself in the awkward position of being in love with two women, which threatens the stability of his family and his position in society. He finds interesting parallels in the life of the infamous bandit Plumitas when they eventually meet by chance.
Fred Niblo
Fred Niblo
June Mathis
Alvin Wyckoff
Rudolph Valentino
Juan Gallardo
Nita Naldi
Doña Sol
Walter Long
Plumitas
Lila Lee
Carmen
Rosa Rosanova
Angustias
George Field
El Nacional
Leo White
Antonio
Rosita Marstini
Encarnacion
Charles Belcher
Don Joselito
Fred Becker
Don José
Jack Winn
Potaje
Harry Lamont
Puntillero
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Vicente Ibáñez wrote the book, Tom Cushing the play - so it was only a matter of time before this came to a big screen - and Fred Niblo and a really rather dead-behind-they eyes Rudolph Valentino went to work. They recreate a tale that follows the rags to riches toreador ("Juan") from Seville, who m...
Blood and Sand (1922) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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Rodolfo Valentino - "Blood and Sand" (1922)
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Paramount Pictures
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation