Rudolph Valentino’s Funeral Aka Rudolphe Valentino’s Funeral (1926)

On August 15, 1926, Valentino collapsed at the Hotel Ambassador in New York. On 23rd of August he died due to pleuritis. His funeral was attended by thousands who paid their last respect for the actor. Full title reads: “Passing of Valentino. Impressive scenes of funeral of famous Film Star“. New York, United States of America, USA. M/S of Rudolph Valentino’s embalmed body lying in state. M/S of procession of men (including Douglas Fairbanks) coming out of building, they are followed by pall bearers carrying Valentino’s coffin. M/S of woman in black veil getting into a car. She weeps melodramatically, a man and a woman support each of her arms as she walks. The woman is probably Pola Negri, ex-fiancee of Valentino. Several press photographers take pictures. Various high angled L/Ss of the funeral cortege driving through New York streets, crowds line the way. L/S of entrance to church, tilt down to show coffin being carried from hearse to entrance. Intertitle: “Valentino and his former