Agnes Ayres

The Sheik -- A charming Arabian sheik becomes infatuated with an adventurous, modern-thinking Englishwoman and abducts her to his home in the Saharan desert.

The Sheik -- Women fainted in the aisles when 'The Sheik' (1921, 86 min.) was released, as Lady Diana Mayo (Agnes Ayres) is carried into the desert by an Arab chieftain (Valentino) who takes one look at her and wants her, right then and there.

A charming Arabian sheik becomes infatuated with an adventurous, modern-thinking Englishwoman and abducts her to his home in the Saharan desert.

Desert chieftain abducts an English heiress to be his bride, then must rescue her from a fate worse than death when a rival kidnaps her. The film that made Valentino an international heartthrob. Based on the novel by Edith M. Hull. Music composed and performed by Keith Taylor.Color/B&W: B&W. Running Time: 73 mins.