This film, Black Oxen (1923), and Flaming Youth (1923) were often cited by contemporary writers such as F. Scott Fitzgerald as the three cinematic works which defined the cultural zeitgeist of the Jazz Age. A century later, only this film has survived in its entirety.
Was partial inspiration for the naming of Hollywood High School's sports teams as "The Sheiks", a name which persists to this day (2017).
Despite playing the title character, Rudolph Valentino was billed under Agnes Ayres in the original film release and advertising.
James Kirkwood was the original choice to play the lead. As he wouldn't agree to the salary, the more affordable Rudolph Valentino was cast.