Russian Blood and Sand Movie Poster

I came across this poster on a rare Swedish Movie Poster site.  One of our readers, Karena tells me it's in Russian and I have to agree with her.  This is a poster from the 1922 film, Blood and Sand.  This poster appears to be all hand done and does not have information for Paramount Studios.  If this is a poster that was all hand done for a theater showing, it would be an interesting find.  I would think it would be difficult to attach a value to it since it is not a mass produced item.  I find it to be a wonderful piece!

Rare 1927 Italian Book

This is a over-sized paperback book from 1927.  The book is in Italian and is titled Rodolfo Valentino by Ivan Pissilenko.  The bottom right side of the cover reads: Life Loves.  I would be curious to find out the contents of the book.  I wonder what the Italian take on Valentino was, just a year after his death.  Overall, this is a great early example of a rare Valentino biography that is not often seen, especially in the U.S.

1925 Girl's Cinema Magazine

This is a magazine or more like a newspaper booklet called Girl's Cinema.  Valentino was often on the cover of this magazine.  This one is dated September of 1925.  The cover reads: Rudolph Valentino's Latest Picture, The Story of "A Sainted Devil" Inside.  A Sainted Devil was released in November of 1924.  So, it surprising this made the cover almost a year later.  Two months after this magazine was published The Eagle and Cobra was released.  This is not an extremely valuable magazine; however, the fact it is A Sainted Devil item helps increase the value.

Italian Son of the Sheik Photoplay Book

This is a wonderful Italian edition of The Son of the Sheik, or Il Figlio Dello Sceicco.  I first saw a photo of this posted on Instagram.  After a little searching I found it on ABE, which is a great place to find books.  This is an awesome edition of the photoplay with a dust cover that depicts Valentino from The Son of the Sheik.  This is another example of an overseas item with different artwork than the American edition.

Under the Double Eagle Sheet Music

As many of you know Sheet Music is one of my Valentino addictions.  When I first start out collecting, it was one of the cheapest collectibles to buy.  Often times they are from the 20's, with vibrant colors and unique artwork.  This particular example I would guess to be from the 60's or 70's.  It's titled "Under the Double Eagle."  This is not a common piece, but not extremely valuable either.  Simply another piece of sheet music to add to the collection.

A Sainted Devil Glass Slide

This is a rare glass slide from the 1924 lost film, A Sainted Devil.  I really enjoy finding items from lost films.  This is the first glass slide from 'A Sainted Devil" I have come across.  Items from A Sainted Devil are very sought after and very collectible, this one is no exception.

100,000 Page Visits!

We have officially passed the 100,000 mark for page visits to the Valentino Collectibles Blog!  I really enjoy working on the blog, (when I have the time), along with all the input, comments, and contributions all of you have made!  I still have many items from my personal collection to post, along with hundreds of images I have obtained over the years from various websites.  I thought I would include a screensaver of Rudy from The Sheik.  I found this on a screensaver website a few years ago called ClassicSavers.com.  Thanks again for visiting the blog and for all of your contributions and interest!

Brazilian Paperback Valentino Biography

This is a rare biography on Valentino from 1970.  The cover simply translates to Retrospective, Rudolph Valentino.  It is a laminated style over-sized paperback book.  The book was published in Rio de Jeneiro.  I am a big collector of Valentino books and sheet music, this is the only copy I have ever come across.  Not to say there are not thousands more out there, its just that I have never seen them. The book is in Portuguese  and has many great photos of Valentino.  I have included a photo of the front and back cover.  This is a great, rare find!

Color Advertisement for the film Cobra

This is a wonderful color advertisement for the 1925 film, Cobra. I believe this ad to be Scandinavian.  This is very similar to the American version; but, slightly different.  This is one of these items that would look great framed.  This is such a great film, I feel it's Nita Naldi at her best, as she "Vamp's" Valentino!  This would be a great film to watch in Hollywood with fellow Valentino fans!  One of my favorite parts of this film is when Valentino is introduced: 

In scrapes or out of them,
there was always some-
thing magnificent about
the young Count Torriani.

       - Rudolph Valentino

1923 French Eve Magazine

This is a French magazine from 1923.  The name of the magazine is called Eve.  The cover of the magazine depicts a photo of Valentino and Natacha and one of just Valentino.  These magazines are not too common, it does not have the artful, colorful covers that are highly desirable; however, it's one you have to have for the collection.

Candid Photos of Valentino

Here are 5 more photos from the Chicago Tribune Archive.  One is a great photo of Valentino sitting in a chair.  The rest are Rudy at trains, two of which are with Natacha and Nita Naldi.  Valentino is sporting his goatee from his European trip where they were in the process of acquiring items for The Hooded Falcon, which of course never came to fruition.  These are just wonderful photos!

Italian Son of the Sheik Movie Poster

This is a movie poster from the 1926 film, The Son of the Sheik.  The poster is in Italian.  My best guess is that it is more of a modern poster instead of an original from 1926.  It almost has a 1960's/70's look to it.  There were many times Valentino's films were re-released and a poster depicting new artwork accompanied it.  I find this to be a unique poster.

Happy Birthday Rudy!

Rodolfo Alfonso Raffaello Pierre Filibert Guglielmi di Valentina d'Antonguolla was born 118 years ago today!  TCM played The Sheik and The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse earlier today to celebrate Valentino's birthday.  Enjoy the rest of your day remembering Valentino.  I wanted to post some rare photos I recently came across from the Chicago Tribune Archives.  I wonder if the two with Valentino at the mic is from a radio broadcast?  I had never seen these before, enjoy!