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Stars of the Silent Screen

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on BBC Two England

A season of classic feature films continues with Blood and Sand starring
Rudolph Valentino ' The Great Lover'
Amid the passionate rhythms of the tango and the excitement of the bullring, the legendary, charismatic Valentino plays Juan Gallardo, a small-town lad who becomes Spain's most celebrated matador. He marries his childhood sweetheart but soon falls under the spell of the alluring Dona Sol.
This exceptional classic is shown today in a newly-tinted version with an added musical soundtrack.
Screenplay by JUNE MATHIS
Based on the novel by IBAÑEZ Music by WILLIAM P. PERRY Directed by FRED NIBLO Films: page 23

Contributors

Play By:
June Mathis
Novel By:
Ibañez
Music By:
William P. Perry
Directed By:
Fred Niblo
Juan Gallardo:
Rudolph Valentino
Carmen:
Lila Lee
Widow Gallardo:
Rose Rosanova
Marquis de Moraima:
George Periolet
Dona Sol, his niece:
Nita Naldi
Plumitas, the bandit:
Walter Long
Encarnacion:
Rosita Marstini
Don José, manager:
Fred Becker
Philosopher:
Charles Belcher
Source: Radio Times

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