dreamgrammy (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

What magic Rudy had! The man was perfection on the screen and had he lived, I am sure he would have gone on to even greater heights. He made such an impact when he was on screen that even with terrible scripts and diabolical interference from his then wife,he rose above it all and his charisma and appeal seared the screen. He will never be forgotten even for another 80 years.

II2None59 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I saw this movie in its' entirety for the first time last night, the bonus feature on the B side of a DVD documentary on Valentino's life. I've been a silent movie fan my entire life, but I fear I've neglected Valentino. Not anymore. This movie is also so much more than the tango (although this scene knocks me for a loop! WOW), and Rudy gives a marvelous performance as we watch him grow from libertine to a man recognizing his responsibilities in life. Try not to miss it on DVD.

SirCliffRichards (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

The official version is t Rudolph's father travelled extensively with the circus. Rumour strongly suggests that Rudolph's father was really a Romani Gypsy, but because of the intense racial hatred and prejudice, Rudolph claimed to be Italian. After leaving the circus and settling in a permanent location, his father worked as a Vet, mainly with horses. Valentino was an excellent horseman and dancer.

goudal (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I just looked up the female dancer. Beatrice Dominguez. She died a week before the movie was premiered in New York.

goudal (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

This movie is scintillating. The characters are perfect. I guess that's because the movie was made just a couple of years after the fantastic book was written. Very few anti-war pictures are as beautiful as this one. Wish I could see this in a theater with an orchestra.

hemming57 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Valentino could be a star even today. So sad he was cut down in his prime

kangadillo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I've seen hundreds of movies in my life and it's no exaggeration to say that I've never seen anyone light up the screen the way Rudy did. From the moment he stands up in this scene I can scarcely look at anyone else - that's how riveting he is. What a gift he was.

higgeroo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Does he dance in any of his other movies? I love watching this video. He moved like a panther.

higgeroo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

John Travolta, eat your heart out!

taintedlove08 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

this is my favorite silent film. its so metal! fkdjasfkl i love it!