VFF - The Sheik (1921)

About this event

Becoming a member of the Capitol Circle means taking pride in supporting your local arts community and commitment to the well-being of the Capitol Theatre. 1921—George Melford, director—starring Rudolph Valentino, Agnes Ayres, Adolphe Menjou The Sheik, based on a bestselling romance novel by Edith Maude Hull, was a huge success with audiences: it set new movie theatre attendance records, and grossed more than a million dollars in its first year of release. It made Rudolph Valentino an international film star, and established him as one of the first male movie sex symbols. The Sheik’s popularity also inspired a Middle Eastern vogue in fashions, jewelry and even hairstyles; and the word “sheik” come into use to mean a young man on the prowl, or a man irresistibly attractive to romantic young women. This silent film will be accompanied live by VFF favourite, pianist Jordan Klapman. The Capitol Theatre welcomes individuals with disabilities to attend performances and other events at our facility. We are committed to providing accessible services in a manner that maintains the dignity and independence of all while providing equality of access and integration. The Capitol Theatre wishes to acknowledge the original caretakers of this land: the Wendake-Nionwentsio, the Mississauga, the Anishinabewaki, and many other nations–recorded and unrecorded. This theatre has a long history, but there is a much longer history in this region and we can all do a better job of recognizing that history. Open one hour prior to all live performances. Closed on statutory holidays.