Rudolph Valentino His Romantic Life and Death

Rudolph Valentino His Romantic Life and Death by Ben-Allah is a biography of the legendary silent film actor Rudolph Valentino. The book explores Valentino's life and career, from his childhood in Italy to his rise to fame in Hollywood. It delves into his relationships with women, including his marriages to Jean Acker and Natacha Rambova, as well as his rumored affairs with various actresses. The book also covers Valentino's untimely death at the age of 31, which sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and led to a public outpouring of grief. Ben-Allah provides a detailed account of the events leading up to Valentino's death and the subsequent investigation into the cause. Overall, Rudolph Valentino His Romantic Life and Death is a fascinating look at one of the most iconic figures in film history.1926. Read the compelling story of how a poor Italian immigrant arrives in America only to become the quintessential Hollywood sex symbol whose legend lives on today. He started out as a taxi dancer, teaching society women how to dance, before beginning his career as a film actor. Valentino landed his first feature in The Four Horseman of the Apocalypse. His persona of the smoldering, exotic lover took hold with this film, and later that year with The Son of the Sheik. He made two unfortunate marriages-his first wife was a lesbian and his second a dominating personality who nearly ruined his career. He died an untimely death from blood poisoning after undergoing surgery for acute appendicitis at age 31. Contents: Gardener to Sheik; The World Idol; Final Triumph and Death; His Loves; Appearance and Personality; Valentino-The Actor; As Others Saw Him; Volume of Grief; Rest in Peace.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.