Blood and Sand (1922 film)
| Blood and Sand | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Fred Niblo |
| Written by | June Mathis |
| Based on | Blood and Sand by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez |
| Produced by | Jesse L. Lasky |
| Starring | Rudolph Valentino, Lila Lee, Nita Naldi |
| Cinematography | Alvin Wyckoff |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
Release date | 1922 |
Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (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.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Rudolph Valentino as Juan Gallardo
- Lila Lee as Carmen
- Nita Naldi as Doña Sol
- Walter Long as Plumitas
- Rosa Rosanova as Encarnación
- Leo White as Antonio López
- George Field as Don Joselito
- Jack Winn as Potaje
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.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
- [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0012952/ Blood and Sand
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- 1922 films
- American silent feature films
- American black-and-white films
- Films based on Spanish novels
- Films directed by Fred Niblo
- Paramount Pictures films
- Films about bullfighting
- Films set in Spain
- 1920s drama films
- 1920s romantic drama films
- 1920s American films
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
