---
title: "Blood and Sand"
year: 1922
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/blood-and-sand-1922"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 95134
imdb_id: "tt0012952"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 104
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 29
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Blood and Sand (1922) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/blood-and-sand-1922

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Blood and Sand is a 1922 American silent drama film produced by Paramount Pictures. The film was directed by Fred Niblo and starred Rudolph Valentino, Lila Lee, and Nita Naldi. It is based on the 1908 Spanish novel Sangre y arena by Vicente Blasco Ibanez and the play Blood and Sand by Thomas Cushing. The story follows Juan, the son of a poor widow in Seville, who pursues a career as a toreador against his mother's wishes. He rapidly gains national prominence and marries his childhood sweetheart, Carmen. Later, he meets the Marquis' daughter, Dona Sol, and finds himself in the awkward position of being in love with two women. This situation threatens the stability of his family and his position in society, and his familial and social life is further threatened by an affair. During his journey, he also finds interesting parallels in the life of the infamous bandit Plumitas when they eventually meet by chance.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel | Kanopy, Hoopla, Public Domain Movies | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, FlixFling |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | FlixFling | Hoopla | FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Hoopla | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Fred Niblo
- **Networks / Studios**: Paramount Pictures, Famous Players-Lasky Corporation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Blood and Sand online?
Blood and Sand is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Blood and Sand worth watching?
Blood and Sand holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 29 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Blood and Sand and when was it released?
Blood and Sand is a feature film with a runtime of 104 minutes. It was released in 1922. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Blood and Sand?
Blood and Sand was directed by Fred Niblo.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Blood and Sand — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/95134)
- [Blood and Sand (1922 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_and_Sand_(1922_film))
- [Blood and Sand (1922) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/95134-blood-and-sand/cast)
- [Blood and Sand (1922) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0012952/)
- [Blood and Sand 1922 film poster USSR — PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search Engine](https://jenikirbyhistory.getarchive.net/amp/media/blood-and-sand-1922-film-poster-ussr-0b0547)
- [Blood and Sand (1941 film)](https://en-academic.com/)

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