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.
From the archive
Features Rudolph Valentino in Ibanez's classic romantic tragedy about the rise and fall of a matador. This is a digest version, part of the "Silents Please" tv series, has a musical score and narration. You can find more information regarding about the full version of this film on its IMDb page.
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- Director
- Fred Niblo
- Starring
- Rudolph Valentino, Nita Naldi, Walter Long, Lila Lee, Rosa Rosanova, George Field, Leo White, Rosita Marstini
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