Act 1: The End and The Beginning
Opening Scene: 1926, Rudolph Valentino, weak and in a coma in a hospital. Dr. checks him, and Valentino slips into a coma after asking to sit in sunlight.
Flashback Initiation: June Mathis enters the hospital, sees Valentino in a coma, and touches his head. Senior Doctor declares Valentino dead, triggering a flashback to Valentino's early life. Upon hearing the news, which spread through the newspapers, thousands of fans emerged, united in their mourning.
Act 2: Rising to Stardom
Early Life: Valentino's challenging childhood in Italy, facing family tragedy and a fraught relationship with his father. Journey to America: Valentino arrives in America seeking fame, struggles with menial jobs, and lives on the streets. Early Scandals: Valentino becomes a taxi dancer, enters a scandalous affair with Bianca de Saulles, and faces legal troubles. Hollywood Beginnings: Valentino's struggle in Hollywood, typecast as a villain, and his tumultuous marriage to Jean Acker.
Rise to Fame: Valentino's breakthrough in "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" and his iconic role in "The Sheik." Personal Struggles: Valentino's troubled life, including his relationship with Natacha Rambova and their scandalous marriage.
Act 3: The Peak and Downfall Career Challenges: Valentino's conflicts with studios, his striking appearance changes, and the backlash he faces. Private Turmoil: Valentino's strained relationships, particularly with June Mathis, and his insecurities about masculinity and public perception. Final Years: Valentino's continued success was marred by personal and professional challenges and his unexpected health crisis.
Act 4: The Tragic End Valentino's Decline: His hospitalization, the false hope of recovery, and his final moments. Legacy and Aftermath: The public's reaction to Valentino's death, the controversies that followed, and the enduring impact of his legend.
Closing Scene:
Return to 1926, the hospital room, June Mathis's grief, and the world's mourning of a fallen star