Juan is the son of a poor widow in Seville. Against his mother's wishes he pursues a career as toreador. He rapidly gains national prominence, and takes his childhood sweetheart Carmen as his bride. He meets the Marquis' daughter Doña Sol and finds himself in the awkward position of being in love with two women, which threatens the stability of his family and his position in society. He finds interesting parallels in the life of the infamous bandit Plumitas when they eventually meet by chance.

Rudolph Valentino
as Juan Gallardo

Nita Naldi
as Doña Sol

Walter Long
as Plumitas

Lila Lee
as Carmen

Rosa Rosanova
as Angustias

George Field
as El Nacional

Leo White
as Antonio

Rosita Marstini
as Encarnacion

Charles Belcher
as Don Joselito

Fred Becker
as Don José
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Vicente Ibáñez wrote the book, Tom Cushing the play - so it was only a matter of time before this came to a big screen - and Fred Niblo and a really rather dead-behind-they eyes Rudolph Valentino went to work. They recreate a tale that follows the rags to riches toreador ("Juan") from Seville, who m...