The Sheik
1921, English. Directed by George Melford.
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...
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- George MelfordDirector
- Rudolph ValentinoSheik Ahmed Ben Hassan
- Agnes AyresLady Diana Mayo
- Ruth MillerZilah - A Marriage Market Prospect
- George WaggnerYousaef - Tribal Chieftain (as George Waggener)
- Frank ButlerSir Aubrey Mayo
- Charles BrinleyMustapha Ali - Diana's Guide (as Charles Brindley)
- Lucien LittlefieldGaston - French Valet
- Adolphe MenjouDr. Raoul de St. Hubert
- Walter LongOmair - the Bandit
- Sally BlaneArab Child (uncredited)
- Earl Gordon BostwickSuitor (uncredited)
- Rafael NegreteViolinist (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 20 November 1921
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Monte M. Katterjohn
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What The Sheik is based on
The Sheik is based on The Sheik (1919) by Edith Maude Hull.
1919
The Sheik
By Edith Maude Hull
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The Sheik: quick answers
What comes after The Sheik?
Next in the series: The Son of the Sheik (1926).
Is The Sheik worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sheik?
The Sheik runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does The Sheik have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Sheik. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Sheik parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sheik is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sheik on?
The Sheik isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sheik?
If you liked The Sheik, try Sahara, Supercross, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ.
Who directed The Sheik?
The Sheik (1921) was directed by George Melford and stars Rudolph Valentino, Agnes Ayres, Ruth Miller.
What is The Sheik based on?
The Sheik is based on The Sheik (1919) by Edith Maude Hull.