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Edited into 

Arabesque (2005)
Historical footage as part of the opening scene

Referenced in 

The Shriek (1933)
The title of this cartoon is a play on "The Sheik"
The Ghoul (1933)
Dragore refers to himself as a "sheik" to the romantic Kaney and folds his arms as Valentino did in the 1921 classic.
You're Telling Me! (1934)
When Brisbee's friends hear the false gossip that he's become a womanizer, they refer to him by using this title long associated with Valentino's Latin lover image.
The Bob Cummings Show: The Sheik (1955)
Schultzy daydreams that her boss is "The Sheik
Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967)
discussed when Julie Andrews vamps
That Girl: Just Spell the Name Right (1968)
Ann talks about a movie where Rudolph Valentino rides across the desert and takes away the girl.
They Might Be Giants (1971)
Justin encourages Dr. Watson to tell "Valentino" "how much you liked him in 'The Sheik.'"
The Steagle (1971)
The Boy Friend (1971)
Polly Browne is staring at a photograph of Rudolph Valentino from the movie.
Sanford and Son: The Return of the Barracuda (1972)
Sheila says Fred and Lamont have "Arabic eyes" like Valentino.
Sanford and Son: The Dowry (1972)
Fred says that he has the feet of The Sheik when talking about how his foot fits Rudolph Valentino's foot prints at Grauman's Chinese Theater.
Love and Anarchy (1973)
Tripolina mentions Valentino in "The Shiek" in a discussion about Africa.
Valentino (1977)
movie is mentioned
Baryshnikov in Hollywood (1982)
Baryshnikov's "film project" is a dance only version of the classic Valentino film
ALF: Like an Old Time Movie (1989)
One of the movies is The Sheik.
Wind at My Back: Moonshine Struck (1997)
Sgt. Stoneman dresses up as the Sheik for a costume party.
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles: Self Made Man (2008)
Events of the past in this episode takes place at the premiere of this movie.

Featured in 

Movies Are Adventure (1948)
Rudolph Valentino on horseback
The Great Waldo Pepper (1975)
Robert Redford and Susan Sarandon's characters are show watching this movie in the theatre.
Hollywood (1980)
Hollywood: Swanson and Valentino (1980)
Valentino and Agnes yres
Bolero (1984)
Italians in America (1998)
Clip highlights Rudolph Valentino
Indie Sex: Censored (2007)
A clip is shown

Spoofed in 

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis: Dig, Dig, Dig (1961)
The silent film is spoofed, with Dobie in the Valentino role.

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