1921 THE SHEIK OF ARABY Rudolf Valentino Columbia 78

$

143

WEEK 3 of 3 weeks of great auctions

IMPORTANT: I AM HAPPY COMBINE MULTIPLE SHIPMENTS.

IF YOU WIN MULTIPLE ITEMS DO NOT USE EBAY CHECK OUT to get low combined postage. Send me an invoice request instead.

A series of great  JAZZ Records from early Ragtime to Beb-Bop on 78 rpm Victrola Records

Rare vocal arrangement of the Jazz Standard SHEIK OF ARABY:

In Ted Snyders 1921 song celebrating Rudolf Valentino and his Movie THE SHEIK OF ARABY

Charles Hart, Elliott Shaw & Everett Clark: THE SHEIK OF ARABY/ Granny

On great 10" Columbia 78 rpm

EXCELLENT MINUS, scuffs and faintest scratches, hint of graininess

The Sheik is a 1921 silent movie produced by Famous Players-Lasky, directed by George Melford and starring Rudolph Valentino, Agnes Ayres and Adolphe Menjou. It was based on the bestselling romance novel The Sheik by Edith Maude Hull.

ReceptionThe Sheik premiered in Los Angeles on October 21, 1921. Critical reception was mixed with many critics feeling the toned-down rape scene ruined the original message.[1] However it was a major success with audiences, smashing attendance records where it debuted. In its first week of release it set attendance records at two of New York's major theatres, the Rialto and the Rivoli. The New York Telegraph estimated that in the first few weeks 125,000 people had seen the film.[1]

Lasky declared the last week of November 'The Sheik Week' and had the film premiere at 250 theatres in the US on November 20, 1921. The film ran for six months in Sydney, Australia, as well as 42 weeks in one theatre in France. [1] It was the first Valentino film to show in his native Italy.[1]

Within the first year alone the Sheik exceeded $1 million grosses.[1] The film cost $200,000 to make.[1]

Male audiencesMale moviegoers instantly loathed The Sheik, most refusing to see it or laughing out loud at the love scenes. Many men would walk out during film and/or felt threatened by Valentino's style of lovemaking, and blamed Valentino personally for the censored script and style of acting throughout the movie. Many called him effeminate for the long flowing robes of the character.[1]

An extended rant was led by Dick Dorgan via Photoplay, writing several articles denouncing Valentino. Dorgan accused Valentino of being exactly like Theda Bara and too pretty for a male. Dorgan even wrote a song against Valentino, calling it "A Song of Hate!"[1]

Female audiencesFemale moviegoers could not get enough of Valentino. Francis Marion dubbed it The Shriek due to the female reaction.[1]

Cultural InfluenceThe Sheik became the movie that defined Rudolph Valentino's career much to his annoyance.[1] The film was also the picture that propelled him into superstardom. Ironically the first releases had the title credits as, The Sheik...starring Agnes Ayres.[1]

The Sheik became so popular that the word came to be used to mean a young man on the prowl. The object of a Sheik's desire was dubbed "a Sheba."[1]

The Sheik became widely copied over the years. Burning Sands, Tents of Allah, Felix the Cat Shatters the Sheik, and Rex Ingram's The Arab which starred Ramon Navarro. The Shriek of Araby, and a Baby Peggy short Peg o' Movies spoofed the film. Much later Elvis Presley's film Harum Scarum drew from The Sheik as well.[1]

The popular song "The Sheik of Araby" was written for the novel; but popularized by the film. "Kashmiri Song" was also popularized once again by the film (having originally been released in 1902). Jimmy Buffett mentioned the Sheik in "Pencil Thin Mustache."

Chapter one of Art Spiegelman's graphic novel Maus is called "The Sheik," and contains a number of references to Valentino and his most famous film.

Ray Stevens million selling 1962 pop hit "Ahab the Arab" was heavily influenced by both this film and The Son of the Sheik in the song's use of Arabian atmosphere and music. In the song, Ahab was the other man in Fatima's life. Fatima was a member of the Sultan's harem and she and Ahab were lovers behind the Sultan's back.

Serbian popular singer Dragana Šari?, also referred to as Bebi Dol, had a hit song called Rudi dedicated to Valentino in 1983. In the song he is referred as "the Sheik's son."

Check out my other auctions for more Jewish and Violin records

Pls check my other auctions for more great records and phonograph items:

** Note: all items will be on line Tuesday April 4 after 8:30 pm PDT **

http://shop.ebay.com/carsten_sf/m.html

http://shop.ebay.com/carsten_sf/m.html

====

This is WEEK 2 of three consecutive weeks of auctions.

I am happy to hold your items and bill you at the end of the auction cycle (April 10).

Pls send me a note if you would like me to hold records

Multiple item shipping: I am happy to combine items for shipment in one parcel.

If you win multiple items, pls send me an INVOICE REQUEST to calculate the correct postage. Ebay check out will not give you the multiple item discount!

Records will be packed safely between corrugated cardboard in a sturdy box with plenty of padding for safe shipment.

Shipment is usually Media Mail, unless another service is requested. Shipping is at your risk, I will be happy to insure items at your cost.

I charge actual postage plus a small fee for packing materials

As always, I guarantee your satisfaction. If you don't like the item, just return it, and I will refund the full purchase price.

If you are in the San Francisco area, I encourage pick-up in person.

US Domestic Shipping:

Here is a rough guideline for US Media Mail Shipping:

Prices below are for regular 78 rpm records. Up to about 5 records, I will ship Edison Discs for the same rates. Above that and for international shipments, it will be actual weight plus a small packing charge (1-2$)

1 record: 4$

2 records: 5$

5 records: 6$

10 records: 8$

International Buyers:

I am very happy to ship records worldwide.

Prices below are for regular 78 rpm records. For Edison Discs in  international shipments, it will charge for the actual weight plus a small packing charge (1-2$) - for small quantities, it will not be much different from the charge for regular 78s.

Pls contact me for a shipping estimate, or send me an invoice request after close of auction.

Be aware that US Postal Rates can be high. Here are some examples.

Your best bet is the Large Priority box, everything that fits into a 12"x12"x5 1/2" box up to 20 pounds ships for 60$ (35$ Canada) worldwide.

However, I can get competitive rates from FedEx and the US Postal service for any kind of parcel weight

Germany (is pretty much the same for most countries, incl Japan and Western Europe)

1 record = 2 lbs 20$
4 lbs = 35$
20 lbs in 12x12" box 60$

Canada

1 record = 2 lbs 10$
4 lbs = 18$
20 lbs in 12x12" box ((12" albums won't fit)= 35$
I may be able to get some slightly better FedEx rates.
Pls email with your address for an estimate.

To estimate your shipment, pls go to

http://www.usps.com/tools/calculatepostage/welcome.htm?from=home_header&page=calculatepostage

My zip code is 94107.

Assume 1 pound per record plus 1 pound for packing.

AND AGAIN -THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST

As you can see from my feedback, I take great care in presenting, grading and shipping your items. I really want you to be happy with the purchase. If you feel that anything is wrong with the item or the shipping, contact me and we will work it out !!!

Pls contact me with your country, home town and postal code before bidding for an estimate.

=====

As always, I would appreciate any suggestions and corrections from you, pls contact me with any question.

Thank you very much, and good luck bidding !!!