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Blood and Sand

1922 · US

Directed by Fred Niblo

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.

Romance · Drama

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1922 · Source: DonaldPBorchersOG

Public domain presentation

Cast & Crew

Fred Niblo · DirectorRudolph Valentino · Juan GallardoNita Naldi · Doña Sol

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Article
Blood and Sand (1922): Rudolph Valentino — Alt Film Guide

Essay on Niblo's matador melodrama featuring Valentino's performance and Arzner's innovative editing.

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Cast

Principal players
Rudolph Valentino

Rudolph Valentino

Juan Gallardo

Nita Naldi

Nita Naldi

Doña Sol

Walter Long

Walter Long

Plumitas

Lila Lee

Lila Lee

Carmen

Rosa Rosanova

Rosa Rosanova

Angustias

George Field

George Field

El Nacional

Leo White

Leo White

Antonio

Rosita Marstini

Rosita Marstini

Encarnacion

Charles Belcher

Charles Belcher

Don Joselito

F

Fred Becker

Don José

J

Jack Winn

Potaje

Harry Lamont

Harry Lamont

Puntillero

G

Gilbert Clayton

Garabato

George Periolat

George Periolat

Marquis of Guevera

Sidney De Gray

Sidney De Gray

Dr. Ruiz

Crew

June Mathis

writer

Alvin Wyckoff

cinematographer

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