Blood and Sand (1922)

Blood and Sand (1922)

You Haven't Seen Valentino Till You've Seen "Blood and Sand"

Release Date: 1922, August 5
Directors: Fred Niblo
Countries: United States of America
Production: Paramount Pictures, Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Cast: Leo White, Lila Lee, Sidney De Gray, Louise Emmons, W.E. Lawrence, Rudolph Valentino, Walter Long, George Field, Nita Naldi, Harry Lamont, Rosita Marstini, Jack Winn

Overview:

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.