Vintage original 8x10 in. US single-weight glossy photograph from the classic silent film drama/romance, THE SHEIK, released in 1921 by Paramount Pictures and directed by George Melford. Rudolph Valentino was catapulted to silent film stardom in his role as A charming Arabian sheik becomes who infatuated with an adventurous, modern-thinking Englishwoman (Agnes Ayres) and abducts her to his home in the Saharan desert.

This vintage original photograph was printed for the film's 1938 US theatrical re-release that was also handled by Paramount Pictures. The image depicts a close interior shot inside the desert oasis of handsome Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan (Rudolph Valentino) as he places his hands on the shoulders of his good friend, Dr,. Raoul de St. Hubert (Adolphe Menjou), who is very angry with the Sheik for holding Lady Diana Mayo (Agnes Ayres) as his captive. It is in very fine- condition with five small scratches of varying sizes in the lower background area above the center of the credits; a 1.5 in. vertical scratch above and into Valentino's head; and light signs of wear on the tip of the corners. Printed from the original negative, the image quality is razor-sharp with fine detail and beautiful contrast. There are no pinholes, tears, creases, stains, or other flaws.