The Sheik Lobby Card

This is a lobby card from the film, "The Sheik." This is a very dramatic scene from the film. These are very sought after from collectors, The Sheik being one of Valentino's most popular films. The Sheik was the first Valentino film I saw one late night on AMC, the rest is history! Anyway, this card is very valuable.

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Monsieur Beaucire Screen Scrapbook Supplement

This is a "Screen Scrapbook," from 1924 for the film, Monsieur Beaucaire. This is a supplement theaters handed out to promote upcoming films. These are great collectible items that are not too difficult to find.

A Rogue's Romance Lobby Card

This is a lobby card from the film, "A Rogue's Romance." This film was originally released in 1919, before Valentino had any starring roles in films. In 1922 Vitagraph re-released the film to capitalize on Valentino's success. The star of the film was Earle Williams, he starred in 19 films from 1919 to 1922, this was another reason to re-release this film, thus the new movie material, from 1922, billed both actors. Even though this lobby card is not from 1919 it is still a very valuable lobby card. It is not as sought after as Valentino's starring roles.

Photos from Blood and Sand

These are five photos from the film, Blood and Sand. Many considered this one of his best acting roles. Released in 1922, this was Valentino's next big hit after The Sheik. In my opinion this is a great film co-starring Lila Lee and Nita Naldi. Nita Naldi is a fantastic vamp in this film, it is easy to see why Rudy could not resist her!

1933 Italian Rudolph Valentino Eagle Magazine

This is a fantastic Italian magazine from 1933. It is unique because it depicts a colorized photo of Valentino on the cover, instead of a color drawing. It depicts Valentino in his Russian uniform from the film, The Eagle. This is not a common magazine and is quite difficult to find.

Rudolph Valentino Bust

This is a fantastic photo of a Valentino bust sent to me by Rick Spector. The bust is a great likeness of Valentino, the base depicts someone behind a movie camera filming a scene. This is a very unique piece and would be highly valuable.

A Sainted Devil Movie Program

This is a movie program from the film, "A Sainted Devil." The program is from England and is not a common program. Most of these programs are highly collectible and are fairly reasonably priced compared to original lobby cards and movie posters.

Beyond the Rocks Lobby Card

This is a lobby card from the film," Beyond the Rocks." Original lobby cards from this film are very valuable and not as easy to find as some of Valentino's other films. I personally like lobby cards from this film because of the vibrant colors on the cards.

Photos of Rudolph Valentino from A Sainted Devil

These are five rare photos from the lost film, "A Sainted Devil." Having never seen the film, the costumes make it appear to be a cross between The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and Blood and Sand. I feel the items from lost films are more sought after by collectors.

The Life and Loves of Rudolph Valentino

This is a very rare booklet from 1926. It is entitled "The Life and Loves of Rudolph Valentino." This soft bound booklet is 30 pages long and has various photos of Valentino from his films. The back of each photo in the book reads, "Other side for framing purposes if you so desire." There are articles in the book from Dorothy Herzog, Edward J. Doherty, and C.F. Zittel. This appears to be a supplemental booklet produced by a magazine or newspaper. The article from C.F. Zittel is sited from "Zit's Weekly Newspaper." This is the only copy of this book I have ever come across. This book is extremely rare, and quite valuable.

A Sainted Devil Swedish Movie Program

This is a fantastic Swedish movie program/herald from the film, "A Sainted Devil." The art used for the front of this program is the same art used for the Swedish movie poster. This is a great item from a lost film.

Rudolph Valentino Autographed Page

This is a great Valentino autograph, most likely from a scrapbook of some sort. This particular signature is unique in the fact that it is dated and shows where he signed it, London. This is when he went to Europe in 1923. This would be a great piece if it was framed and mounted with a few photos of Valentino from this trip!

London Edition of Daydreams by Rudolph Valentino

This is a very rare edition of Daydreams, which is Valentino's book of poetry. This is the blue hardback edition of Daydreams from London. If anyone has a photo of the dust cover for this book, please send me a photo. This book is extremely rare, I am unsure if a dust cover even exists.

Photos of Rudolph Valentino from Cobra

These are five photos from the film, "Cobra." For any Valentino fan who has not seen this film, I would highly recommend it. It depicts Valentino as an Italian womanizer who comes to America. Nita Naldi is fantastic in this film as well.

The Eagle Rudolph Valentino Movie Program

This is a movie program for the film, "The Eagle." The program is from the Capital Theatre, it states, "Rudolph Valentino in his latest and best picture." There are some great photo on the inside and back from the film. This appears to be a custom program produced by the theatre which makes it more valuable because less were produced. These programs / movie hearlds are great collectibles, they serve as a mini poster and lobby card all in one for a fraction of the price.

Rudolph Valentino Vintage Sheik Bust

Attention Valentino experts, we have a fan/collector that needs our help. Recently, I was contacted by someone who owns this fantastic Valentino Bust. It originally belonged to their Mother, they are looking for any information about this item. It measures 9" tall and about 5" wide. It used to have a small gold plaque on the bottom that read: 10-25-1926. My guess is that it is a one of a kind plaster piece that someone created; however, I am not certain of this. If anyone has seen this, has any information, or also owns one of these please post your comments or send me photos of the one you own. The owner would be grateful for any information you may have.

1920's Silent Star Paper Fan

This is promotional paper fan from the Colonial Theatre from Massachusetts. The fan features various silents stars, but features Valentino right in the center of the fan. Even though these fans were most likely massed produced by the theatre, I have never come across one until now. This is another example of a great random Valention collectible.

Candid Photos of Rudolph Valentino

These are five candid photos of Valentino. Many photos, including some of these are staged or posed photos. I really enjoy the unstaged, candid photos, they seem to be harder to come by.

Rare Glass Slide, Post Valentino's Death

This is a rare glass slide with an image of Valentino from the film, A Sainted Devil. This had to be a very offensive message to his family, fellow actors, and his fans. The slide reads:

My Friends and Admirers

I want you to know I am dead only in body. It now lies in a places belonging to a person not yet dead.

When death takes that friend my body again will be moved and in another generation it will find a final resting place in the potters field. So I wish to take this opportunity to beg my friends in Hollywood to buy for me a final resting place and attend to it as soon as possible, then I will be happy.

I wish to have it known I was murdered by a jealous woman because I would not consent to her divorcing her husband and marrying me. I wish my friend Ulman to be in charge of the money for my final resting place, because he is honest; not my Brother or Sister as they only love me for my money as do some women of the silent pictures, who try to make people think I was in love with them, when they know I did not care for their company.

I am

Rudolph Valentino


After Valentino's death there were many rumors about his death, one of the many rumors was that he was poisoned by a jealous husband, this slide suggests a jealous wife. Regarding his brother and sister, I know of no ill feeling he had toward them. During this time there was talk about where to bury Valentino, originally it was to be in Italy; however he ended up in one of June Mathis's crypts. The slide also makes mention of his business manager George Ullman; however, Ulman, with one l, is misspelled.

The part that bothers me the most is that the slide attempts to speak for Valentino after his death, it seems a disrespectful act so soon after his death. I am unsure about the source of this slide. It could have been something created by the movie studios, George Ullman, or possibly a local theatre owner, I am unsure. I have never come across another one of these slides, this is a great example of a random Valentino item.

Postcard from the Valentino Memorial in Italy

This is a postcard from the Valentino Memorial which is located in Castellaneta Italy, Valentino's birthplace. I hope to be able to visit this someday.