Originally released as motion pictures in 1921 (The Sheik) and 1926 (The son of the Sheik). With three short special features: Rudolph Valentino and his 88 American beauties -- The sheik's physique -- original newsreel coverage of Valentino's funeral in 1926. With: The Sheik / Jesse L. Lasky ; a Paramount picture ; directed by George Medford ; adaptation by Monte M. Katterjohn -- The son of the Sheik / Emil C. Jensen ; directed by George Fitzmaurice ; screen adaptation by Frances Marion and Fred de Gresac. Both films are based on novels by Edith M. Hull. New digital stereo music scores, plus alternate soundtrack with vintage score for The son of the sheik. Special content of this edition, artwork and summary c2002 Film Preservation Associates. Original credits: Jesse L Lasky presents George Melford's production, from the novel by Edith M. Hull; adaptation by Monte Katterjohn; photographed by William Marshall. Original credits: Emil C Jensen presents a George Fitzmaurice production, from the novel by Edith M. Hull; directed by George Fitzmaurice; produced by John W. Considine; adapted by Frances Marion; photographed by George Barnes. MPAA rating: Not rated. Music compiled and arranged by Eric Beheim.[The Sheik] photography, William Marshall ; [The son of the Sheik] photography, George Barnes. [The Sheik] Rudolph Valentino, Agnes Ayres. [The son of the Sheik] Vilma Banky, Agnes Ayres, George Fawcett, Montague Love, Karl Dane, Bull Montana, Binunsky Hyman.