Blood and Sand (1922 film)

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Blood and Sand
Directed byFred Niblo
Written byJune Mathis
Based onBlood and Sand by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
Produced byJesse L. Lasky
StarringRudolph Valentino, Lila Lee, Nita Naldi
CinematographyAlvin Wyckoff
Production
company
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
1922
Running time
80 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)


Blood and Sand is a 1922 American silent film directed by Fred Niblo. The film stars Rudolph Valentino, Lila Lee, and Nita Naldi. It is based on the 1909 Spanish novel Blood and Sand by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez.

Plot[edit | edit source]

The story follows Juan Gallardo, a young man from a poor family who rises to fame as a celebrated bullfighter. His success brings him wealth and adoration, but also leads him into a life of excess and moral decline. He becomes entangled with the seductive Doña Sol, which leads to his downfall. Ultimately, Juan's reckless lifestyle and the dangerous nature of his profession culminate in tragedy.

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Production[edit | edit source]

The film was produced by Famous Players-Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The screenplay was written by June Mathis, who had previously worked with Valentino on The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. The cinematography was handled by Alvin Wyckoff.

Reception[edit | edit source]

Blood and Sand was a major success upon its release, solidifying Rudolph Valentino's status as a leading star of the silent film era. The film was praised for its dramatic intensity and the performances of its lead actors.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

The film has been preserved and is considered a classic of the silent film era. It has been referenced and remade several times, including a notable 1941 version starring Tyrone Power.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD