Blood and Sand (1922)
You Haven't Seen Valentino Till You've Seen "Blood and Sand"
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.
Director: Fred Niblo
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: August 5, 1922
Cast
- Rudolph Valentino - Juan Gallardo
- Nita Naldi - Doña Sol
- Walter Long - Plumitas
- Lila Lee - Carmen
- Rosa Rosanova - Angustias
- George Field - El Nacional
- Leo White - Antonio
- Rosita Marstini - Encarnacion
- Charles Belcher - Don Joselito
- Fred Becker - Don José
Screenplay
- Tom Cushing (Theatre Play)
- Vicente Blasco Ibáñez (Novel)
- June Mathis (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Alvin Wyckoff
Editing: Dorothy Arzner
Production: Paramount Pictures, Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: xx
Themes
Olympic Spirit and Sports
Keywords
sports, woman director
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blood and Sand about?
- 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.
- Who directed Blood and Sand?
- Blood and Sand was directed by Fred Niblo.
- Who stars in Blood and Sand?
- Blood and Sand stars Rudolph Valentino, Nita Naldi, Walter Long, Lila Lee, Rosa Rosanova, George Field.
- How long is Blood and Sand?
- Blood and Sand has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Blood and Sand?
- Blood and Sand is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Blood and Sand produced?
- Blood and Sand was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Blood and Sand?
- The themes of Blood and Sand include: Olympic Spirit and Sports.