PLYMOUTH — He was the cinema’s first heartthrob, causing hordes of female moviegoers to flock to his pictures throughout the 1920s.
He starred in films designed to show off his looks. And his untimely death in August 1926, prompted mob scenes at his funeral in New York.
He was Rudolph Valentino, who remains an icon for on-screen passion long after he caused a sensation over 100 years ago.
"Son of the Sheik" (1926), one of Valentino’s most acclaimed films, will be screened with live music on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 6:30 p.m. at The Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center.
Live music will be provided by accompanist Jeff Rapsis, a New Hampshire-based composer who specializes in creating music for silent film presentations.
For more information call 603-536-2551 or visit flyingmonkeynh.com or jeffrapsis.com. The Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center is at 39 Main St.
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