Rudolph Valentino: The Great Lover
When a young Italian named Rudolfo Guglielmi found his way to America, he became Rudolph Valentino, Hollywood's first male sex symbol. But his meteoric rise was no easy journey, as evidenced by his earliest roles in which he was cast as a villain -- primarily because of his dark skin. Relying on rare archival film clips, this fascinating documentary offers a look at the man behind the icon, chronicling his career from start to tragic finish.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Rudolph Valentino: The Great Lover
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 2006
Runtime
1h 17m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Rudolph Valentino: The Great Lover
Production Companies
Kinetic Pictures
Director
Lynn Stevenson
Description
When a young Italian named Rudolfo Guglielmi found his way to America, he became Rudolph Valentino, Hollywood's first male sex symbol. But his meteoric rise was no easy journey, as evidenced by his earliest roles in which he was cast as a villain -- primarily because of his dark skin. Relying on rare archival film clips, this fascinating documentary offers a look at the man behind the icon, chronicling his career from start to tragic finish.
