It was a five-year wait for this follow-up, but I believe it surpasses its predecessor. Rudolph Valentino is back, portraying the son of “Sheik Ahmed”—also named “Ahmed”—who finds himself captivated by the charming dancer "Yasmin" (Vilma Bánky). Things aren't as straightforward as they initially appear; "Yasmin" is entangled with her father’s group of tricksters—particularly Montague Love ("Ghabah"), who also desires her. During a secret meeting, the pair are kidnapped and he is roughed up before they intend to demand money for his release. Luckily, he manages to get away (what a relief!), taking the girl along with him. Will he ever be able to believe she wasn't disloyal and regain faith in their relationship? Like the original, this film is visually impressive. The infrequent appearances of Agnes Ayres (his mother) help keep the story flowing well, and it has considerably more momentum and excitement to prevent the roughly hour-long runtime from feeling too weighed down by the predictable storyline. There's a definite spark between them; Valentino seems more committed in this role than he was with his 1921 character—and that draws viewers in further. You can sense that he’s truly invested, and although it wasn't known at the time, this functions as an appropriate cinematic farewell—following the strong "Eagle" (1926)—as it was his final film before his premature death.
On October 4, 2026
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