Publisher's Synopsis
""Rudolph Valentino: His Romantic Life and Death"" is a biography written by Ben-Allah that explores the life of the legendary silent film actor, Rudolph Valentino. The book follows Valentino's rise to fame in Hollywood during the 1920s, his tumultuous love life, and his untimely death at the age of 31. The author delves into Valentino's relationships with his wives, including his infamous marriage to actress Natacha Rambova, as well as his rumored affairs with other women. The book also examines the circumstances surrounding Valentino's death and the subsequent media frenzy that followed. Through extensive research and interviews with those who knew Valentino, Ben-Allah provides a fascinating and detailed account of the actor's life and legacy. This book is a must-read for fans of classic Hollywood and those interested in the life of one of its most iconic stars.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.
