Vintage original 8x10 in. U.S. single-weight glossy photograph from the classic silent film drama/romance, THE SON OF THE SHEIK, released in 1926 by United Artists and directed by George Fitzmaurice. Rudolph Valentino stars in his final film appearance due to his untimely death at the age of 31. The son of the Sheik and a beautiful dancing girl fall in love but when he is made to believe that she has betrayed him, he seeks his revenge. The cast includes George Fawcett, Montagu Love, Karl Dane, Bull Montana, Bynunsky Hyman, Agnes Ayres.

The image features a dramatic exterior nighttime shot at the ruins of an old stone building in the desert as young Ahmed (Rudolph Valentino), having been attacked by bandits, is bound by his wrists to the iron grate in the window above him. Ghabah (Montagu Love) has just whipped Valentino with the item in his hand while two other bandits and André (George Fawcett) watch the altercation. Valentino's shirt is unbuttoned and his chest and abdomen are exposed. It is in fine- condition with some creases and signs of wear in the borders and a few very small creases in the image area which are all unobtrusive. There are no pinholes, tears, stains, or other flaws and the image quality is razor-sharp with very fine detail and beautiful contrast.