This is a vintage original 8x10 in. US single-weight glossy photograph from the classic silent film adventure drama/romance, THE SHEIK, released in 1921 by Paramount Pictures and directed by George Melford. A charming Arabian sheik (Rudolph Valentino) becomes 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 by Paramount Pictures. The images features an interior shot inside the desert Oasis of Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan (Rudolph Valentino) as he sits on the floor near a round table at he looks up at the face of his friend, Dr. Raoul de St. Hubert (Adolphe Menjou) while Lady Diana Mayo (Agnes Ayres) watches the interaction between the two friends. It is in very fine+ condition without any pinholes, tears, stains, or other flaws and the image quality is very sharp with fine detail and beautiful rich contrast.