The novel by Vicente Ibáñez and subsequent play were precursors to this film adaptation, inevitably bringing Fred Niblo and Rudolph Valentino together. They present a story about a matador ("Juan") rising from poverty to wealth, who weds his childhood love "Carmen" (Lila Lee), but quickly becomes captivated by the affluent and glamorous "Doña Sol" (Nita Naldi). His actions lead to his downfall and condemnation by his…