The Young Rajah | 1922 | Drama

Title: The Young Rajah | 1922 | Drama Director: Phil Rosen Studio: Famous Players–Lasky Corporation / Paramount Pictures Starring: Rudolph Valentino, Wanda Hawley, Charles Ogle, Fanny Midgley, Robert Ober, Jack Giddings, Edward Jobson, Josef Swickard, Bertram Grassby, William Boyd Based on: Novel *Amos Judd* by John Ames Mitchell and play adaptation by Alethea Luce Release Date: November 12 1922 Runtime: 54 minutes Format: Silent black and white with English intertitles Country: United States Language: Silent Genres: Drama Romance Adventure --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction and upbringing in America 00:10:00 Harvard rowing and rivalry 00:20:00 Romance with Molly 00:30:00 Visions and threat from usurpers 00:40:00 Kidnapping and rescue 00:50:00 Return to India and restoration --- Summary: The Young Rajah is a 1922 American silent drama starring Rudolph Valentino as Amos Judd, a young man raised in the United States who discovers he is the rightful heir to an Indian throne usurped by a treacherous rival. After achieving success and romance in America, Amos faces danger from agents of the usurper seeking to eliminate him. His prophetic visions and loyalty to his heritage lead him to embrace his destiny, reclaim his kingdom, and seek both personal and political fulfillment. --- Background: Directed by Phil Rosen and scripted by June Mathis, The Young Rajah was long considered a lost film until surviving fragments and stills were assembled into a reconstructed version in the early 2000s. The lavish costumes designed by Valentino’s wife Natacha Rambova contributed to the film’s visual appeal, although contemporary reception was mixed and the production struggled commercially. --- Trivia: Rudolph Valentino’s elaborate costume designs were created by his wife Natacha Rambova, noted for their exotic and striking appearance. The film was restored in 2005 using surviving footage, still photographs, and translated intertitles to bridge narrative gaps. The narrative incorporates elements of mysticism and prophecy tied to the protagonist’s Indian heritage. The Young Rajah was considered one of Valentino’s less successful films at the time of its release. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: November 12 1922 Original Studio / Distributor: Famous Players–Lasky Corporation / Paramount Pictures Copyright Status: Public Domain Renewal: Unknown --- Hashtags: #TheYoungRajah #RudolphValentino #SilentFilm #1922Film #Drama #Romance #ClassicCinema #PublicDomain