Monthly Archives: August 2013

The Sheik’s Physique

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Michele

The Sheik’s Physique is a short that is a little over three minutes with Rudolph Valentino filmed sometime around 1925.  It can be found on the special edition DVD of The Sheik/The Son of the Sheik. I really love this … Continue reading →

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Valentino Remembered

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Michele

On August 23, 1926 at 12:10 PM silent screen actor Rudolph Valentino died at the age of 31.   Every year at the exact time of his death people come to Hollywood Forever Cemetery to remember the remarkable man who left … Continue reading →

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Rudolph Valentino

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Michele

Of all the silent film stars Valentino is my absolute favorite. Rudolph Valentino was born in Italy on May 6, 1895 and was a popular 1920’s silent film actor.  He was the first sex symbol of the movies.  He started … Continue reading →

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Douglas Fairbanks

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Michele

Before Errol Flynn, Douglas Fairbanks was the original swashbuckler.  Before Clark Gable, he was the original King of Hollywood.  Prior to the movies Fairbanks had a successful career on Broadway.  Although he started out in comedies and westerns, his costume … Continue reading →

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